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Q. Consider the following statements regarding administration of Marathas:
1.Chauth and sardeshmukhi were two major sources of revenue for Marathas.
2.These two taxes were collected on the lands of Marathas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Chauth and sardeshmukhi were two major sources of revenue and it is interesting to note that these taxes were collected not in the Maratha kingdom but in the neighbouring territories of the Mughal Empire or Deccan sultanates.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding administration of Marathas: 1.Chauth and sardeshmukhi were two major sources of revenue for Marathas. 2.These two taxes were collected on the lands of Marathas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding administration of Marathas:
1.Chauth and sardeshmukhi were two major sources of revenue for Marathas.
2.These two taxes were collected on the lands of Marathas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?