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Which were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji?
Which were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji?
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The correct option is C Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji.Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies,thus it was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas.Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of 10% which Shivaji claimed as the hereditary Sardeshmukhi or overlord of Maharashtra.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were the two important taxes collected during the time of Shivaji.Chauth was only a means of buying off one robber and not a subsidiary system for the maintenance of peace and order against all enemies,thus it was a military contribution paid towards off any attack of the Marathas.Sardeshmukhi was an additional tax of 10% which Shivaji claimed as the hereditary Sardeshmukhi or overlord of Maharashtra.
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