History · Maratha Empire
What did the term 'Chauth' signify during the Maratha administration?
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- 1A custom duty levied on maritime trade
- 2A judicial fine imposed on rebellious subjects
- 3A tax equal to one-fourth of land revenue levied on neighboring states for protection✓
- 4A religious tax levied on non-Hindus within the empire
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A tax equal to one-fourth of land revenue levied on neighboring states for protection
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