Which of the following is correct about Chauth and Sardeshmukhi?
Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - The Marathas (1649-1748) from Unique Academic Board History of India Solutions
The Marathas (1649-1748)
1. The Maratha empire was one of the empires that ruled over India from the period of Aurangzeb till the arrival of Britishers in India.
2. The empire was founded by Shivaji in 1674, and after his demise, the charge was taken by Sambhaji and Rajaram 1.
3. During the regime of Shivaji, the Maratha kingdom excelled and the annexation of Bijapur, Shivneri fort, the fort of Torna, etc was done.
4. The Marathas used to take two taxes namely Chauth and Sardeshmukhi.
5. The Marathas also challenged the sovereignty of Aurangzeb that resulted in the clash between the two.
6. Maratha Administration
(i) Shivaji consolidated his administration and came up with the idea of Ashtapradhan. His Asthpradhan constituted-
(ii) Peshwa- Prime Minister
(iii) Majumdar- Revenue and finance minister.
(iv) Waqenavis- Home minister.
(v) Dabir- Forign minister.
(vi) Surnavis- Head of royal correspondence.
(vii) Pandit Rao- Head of religious affairs.
(viii) Sai-i-Naubat- Chief of Armed Forces.
(ix) Nyayadhish- Justice
