UPPCS · প্রশ্ন 93
The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা
উত্তর: (B) Chauth
ব্যাখ্যা
Chauth was one-fourth of the land revenue the Marathas claimed from territories in return for protection. Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% claimed as hereditary 'head deshmukh'.