Land Revenue System of the Marathas
Introduction The Maratha Empire had a well-organized land revenue system which was an evolution of the earlier systems like that of Shivaji and influenced by Mughal practices. Key Features Chauth and Sardeshmukhi: Taxes collected from neighboring states (not land-based) for military protection. Revenue Survey: Detailed land measurements were conducted to assess tax fairly. Village Accountability: […]
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