Question

What was the name of the 25% land revenue tax collected by Marathas in the Deccan?

Q: Answer-What was the name of the 25% land revenue tax collected by Marathas in the Deccan?

During the Maratha rule in the Deccan 17th-18th centuries, Chauth was a tax that represented one-fourth 25 of the land revenue collected from territories not directly under Maratha control. Neighboring rulers paid this tribute to the Marathas in exchange for protection and to avoid military campaigns against them. This system helped expand Maratha influence and power in the region by allowing them to extract resources from neighboring territories.