Q. Which Mughal Emperor granted Chhatrapati Shahu Raje Bhonsale the rights to collect chauth and sardeshmukhi over six Deccan provinces in 1719?
Answer:
Rafi ud-Darajat
Notes: In 1719, Mughal Emperor Rafi ud-Darajat formally granted Chhatrapati Shahu rights to chauth and sardeshmukhi in six Deccan provinces, enabling Maratha expansion. Chauth and sardeshmukhi were taxes crucial for funding the Maratha military and consolidating their power in the region.