Question

What was the percentage (of the total revenue charged) of the extra tax charged by Sher Shah for the use of general welfare in calamities and emergencies?

• A. 2.5%
• B. 1.5%
• C. 7.5%
• D. 5%

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2.5%

Besides the land revenue, under Sher Shah's administration, the peasants had to pay 2 and a 1/2 percent of their produce in kind to be returned to them in case of any natural calamity and emergencies such as flood, famine, drought and so on. Hence, Option A is correct. The mahasilana (tax-collector’s fee) was 5%. Hence, the rest of the options are incorrect.