SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

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.