Twenty five percent of the land revenue collected by Marathas in the Deccan was called_________.

Correct option is D

The answer is (d) Chauth.
· During the Maratha rule in the Deccan, the Maratha rulers collected a specific tax known as "Chauth" from the territories they controlled. The term "Chauth" literally means one-fourth or 25%. It was a significant revenue system employed by the Marathas to finance their military and administrative expenses.
· The Chauth tax was levied on neighboring territories that were not directly under Maratha control. The rulers of these territories, which included various provinces and princely states, were required to pay one-fourth of their land revenue to the Marathas as a form of tribute. In return, the Marathas would offer protection to these territories and refrain from launching military campaigns against them.
· The Chauth tax played a crucial role in expanding Maratha influence and power in the Deccan region during the 17th and 18th centuries. It allowed the Marathas to extract resources from the neighboring regions and consolidate their position as a dominant force in the area.