Civil Services Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश) PCS Mock Test Series 2025 General Knowledge Medieval History Delhi Sultanate
Consider the following statements regarding the taxation system under Alauddin Khalji:
1. Alauddin Khalji abolished the right of local chieftains to levy taxes and brought land revenue collection under state control.
2. The tax on cultivation, known as kharaj, was set at approximately 25% of the peasant's produce.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
Only 1
2
Only 2
3
Both 1 and 2
4
Neither 1 nor 2