UPPCS · પ્રશ્ન 93
The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
જવાબ બતાવો અને સમજૂતી
જવાબ: (B) Chauth
સમજૂતી
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'.