1. Peasants had to pay jaribana (survey charge) and muhasilana (tax collection charge).
2. The rates of these charges were 2.5 per cent and 5 per cent respectively.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about revenue policy of Sher Shah Suri?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Both 1 and 2
During Sher Shah Suri's administration, peasants were required to pay two additional charges besides the main land revenue: jaribana (a survey charge) and muhasilana (a tax collection charge). The jaribana was a 2.5% charge, and the muhasilana was a 5% charge.