UPPCS · ప్రశ్న 93
The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?
సమాధానం చూపించు & వివరణ
సమాధానం: (B) Chauth
వివరణ
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'.