Differentiate between Chauth and Sardeshmuakhi.(at least 2 points)
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Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj.
chauth (meaning one-fourth) = kind of protection money charged by Shivaji in territories adjoining his empire, normally 1/4 th of what they paid to their kings and feudal lords.
sardesmukhi = charged normally at 1/10th as land revenue by Shivaji, a tribute money being a former Chief/ feudal lord.