Q. Chauth was fixed at what part of the land revenue?
Answer: 1/4 th of the land revenue
Notes: Chauth was a 1/4th land revenue paid to Marathas to prevent raids, formalized by Shivaji Maharaj. Sardeshmukhi was an additional 10% levy on lands with Maratha hereditary claims. The term "Chauth" comes from Sanskrit "Chaturth." This system enabled Maratha influence expansion without military conquest and was institutionalized by Peshwa Baji Rao I.

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