Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Shivaji's last military expedition was against Gingee and Vellore.

  2. Chauth (a tax) was paid to the Marathas so as not to be subject to Maratha raids.

  3. Chauth was imposed on those lands of Maharashtra over which the Maratha claimed hereditary rights, but which formed the part of Mughal Empire.

  4. Chauth consisted of 25% of the total land revenue; sardeshmukhi (an additional levy) consisted of 10% of the total levy.
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Explanation

Statement 3 is wrong: It was not 'chauth', but 'sardeshmukhi' that was imposed on those lands of Maharashtra over which the Maratha claimed hereditary rights, but which formed the part of Mughal Empire.

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