Consider the following statements:
Chauth was a significant tax system in Maharashtra, which was established by the Maratha Empire in the early 18th century.
Chauth was initially introduced by Koli Maharaja Som Shah of Ramnagar.
The Marathas used Chauth to exert control over regions under nominal Mughal rule.
Chauth was a direct tax paid by only the Mughal nobility in the Deccan.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

The correct answer is option 2. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct:

Chauth was indeed a major tax system established by the Marathas in early 18th-century Maharashtra.
It was first introduced by Koli Maharaja Som Shah of Ramnagar.
The Marathas used Chauth to exert influence over nominally Mughal territories.
Statement 4 is incorrect; Chauth was levied from conquered or neighboring regions, not just the Mughal nobility.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 The correct answer is option 2. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct:

Chauth was indeed a major tax system established by the Marathas in early 18th-century Maharashtra.
It was first introduced by Koli Maharaja Som Shah of Ramnagar.
The Marathas used Chauth to exert influence over nominally Mughal territories.
Statement 4 is incorrect; Chauth was levied from conquered or neighboring regions, not just the Mughal nobility.

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