Multiple choice

Which statement/s is/are true regarding the financial experiment of Mohammad-bin Tughlaqin Doab?

  1. In Doab the land revenue was raised to 50%

  2. Some extra taxes were levied

  3. After the tax was raised, there was a severe famine

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mohammad-bin Tughlaq's experimental taxation in the Doab region involved raising land revenue demand to 50% of the produce, which was a significant increase from normal rates. He also levied additional taxes on the already burdened peasantry. This excessive taxation, combined with drought conditions, led to a severe famine that caused widespread distress and migration. These measures proved disastrous and were eventually withdrawn.

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