Q: Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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.
In addition to property tax, taxes were levied on retailers, farm servants, labourers, posters, shoemakers, singers, and others.
Grazing and property taxes were also levied.
Commercial taxes, such as levies, tariffs, and customs charges, were also charged on manufactured products of commerce.
Private workshop owners had to pay an industry tax as well. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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