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Which one of the following method of revenue assessment is related to the Vijayanagara Empire?

A. Chauth

B. Ryotwari

C. Rae Rekho

D. Sardeshmukhi

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

'Sardeshmukhi' is an additional 10% tax levied upon the collected 'Chauth'. The reasons for the additional tax was due to the King claiming hereditary rights upon the tax collection. This revenue assessment is related to the Vijayanagara Empire.

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Comments (6)

  1. Competitive Exam
    Competitive Exam:
    2 months ago

    The correct answer is C. Rae Rekho.
    While not explicitly detailed in some general lists, "Rae Rekho" (or versions like Prakurekhe) refers to a system of land revenue assessment used during the Vijayanagara Empire to ensure proper documentation and tax collection from agricultural lands.

    Why the other options are incorrect:❌ A. Chauth: This was a land revenue tax of 25% imposed by the Maratha Empire on lands not under their direct rule to protect them from Maratha raids.❌ B. Ryotwari: This was a land revenue system introduced by the British in India (notably by Thomas Munro) where the government settled land revenue directly with individual cultivators (ryots).❌ D. Sardeshmukhi: This was an additional 10% tax levied by the Maratha Empire on top of the Chauth, based on the ruler's claim as the supreme head (Sardeshmukh) of the region.

  2. Laxmi Kalmath
    Laxmi Kalmath:
    5 years ago

    sardeshmukhi is collectef by shivaji. It's related to maratha not to vijaynagara empire.

  3. Shivanand Teggelli
    Shivanand Teggelli:
    5 years ago

    Chauth and sardeshmukh taxes are related maratha empire , please make it correct

  4. Saaviraa Gaikwad
    Saaviraa Gaikwad:
    5 years ago

    Chauthai & sardeshmukhi this tax systems are related with Maratha empire..
    Please chech your answer.

  5. Srikanth S
    Srikanth S:
    6 years ago

    It's related to Marathas

  6. Santosh Pattar
    Santosh Pattar:
    6 years ago

    Maratha dynasty

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