Practice mode Medieval India

The Maratha levy called ‘sardeshmukhi’ was what share of land revenue?

Correct answer C. One-tenth

Explanation

Sardeshmukhi was an additional ten per cent claimed by the Maratha ruler as hereditary head deshmukh, while chauth was one-fourth of revenue.

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