History · Maratha Empire
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding 'Chauth' collected during the Maratha period?
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- 1Chauth was collected directly from Shivaji's own home subjects within his core kingdom (Swarajya).✓
- 2It amounted to 14 (one-fourth) of the assessed land revenue.
- 3Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collected Chauth from neighbouring territories for protection against invasion.
- 4Chauth served as a major source of revenue for Maratha rulers.
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Chauth was collected directly from Shivaji's own home subjects within his core kingdom (Swarajya).
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