How many types of taxes were in the reign of the ruler Alauddin Khalji?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 3.
Three different types of taxes existed during the reign of the ruler Alauddin Khalji. The tax on cultivation was referred to as Kharaj.
This constituted approximately 50% of the peasant’s produce.
The other two forms of taxes were the tax on cattle and the tax on houses.