The Pilgrimage tax for the first time in the Odisha was introduced by

A. Mughals

B. Marathas

C. Daud Karrani

D. Mukundadeva

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Marathas levied a pilgrim tax on visitors to Jagannath shrine. A pre - colonial fee on pilgrims who visited the temple was restored by the 1806 laws. The levy was intended to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying temple officials' wages, however it did not prevent them from accepting voluntarily presented gifts.