Q: Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
a) The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
b) Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Taxation policy of Vijayanagar rulers
The empire’s prosperity can be explained by their taxing principles.
During the reign of the Vijayanagar dynasty, the land tax was the most important source of revenue.
During the reign of Krishna Deva Raya, the rate was fixed between one third and one-sixth depending on the quality of the land. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
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