Q. Consider the following sources of revenue of the Maratha empire:

1. Chauth Tax
2. Sardeshmukhi Tax
3. Agriculture
4. Other tax collected by Deshmukh and Deshpande

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: The sources of revenue of the Maratha empire included the Chauth Tax and Sardeshmukhi Tax. They also benefited from agriculture and other taxes collected by Deshmukh and Deshpande. Some other taxes like land irrigation, house tax, taxes on ships, and taxes on melon cultivation were also levied.

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