Medieval History
2015
Vijayanagar Empire
Regional Kingdoms
UPSC Practice Question

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

  1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the nature of the soil.
  2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
A.1 only