The 'Maratha' empire's revenue system included 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi'. What was Chauth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Maratha' empire's revenue system included 'Chauth' and 'Sardeshmukhi'. What was Chauth?
A. A religious tax
B. One-fourth of the revenue
C. Ten percent of the revenue
D. A poll tax
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chauth was a tax of 25% (one-fourth) of the revenue claimed by the Marathas from territories they raided.

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The monumental historical text 'Nuskhah-i-Dilkasha' contains a detailed look at the social and economic conditions of which region during Aurangzeb's long wars?
A. Bengal and Assam borderlands
B. The Punjab plains
C. The Deccan and South India
D. Kashmir and Kabul valleys

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Written by Bhimsen, 'Nuskhah-i-Dilkasha' provides an invaluable look at how Aurangzeb's long military campaigns impacted the economy and daily life of the Deccan region.

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The 'Dar-ul-Shifa' was a significant public institution established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in Delhi. What was its function?
A. An orphanage for fallen soldiers' children
B. A massive state-run hospital
C. A college for Islamic theology
D. A translation bureau for ancient texts

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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The immortal Awadhi epic 'Ramcharitmanas', retelling the story of Lord Rama, was composed during Akbar's reign by which great poet?
A. Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: Option A


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