The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.67
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.67
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(2) Shāhū, on his side, was to pay a million rupees as tribute in return for the *swarājya*, and 10 per cent. of the annual income for the hereditary rights of *sardeshmukhī*: to maintain a body of 15,000 horse in the emperor’s service in return for the *chauth*; and to protect the country from depredation and robbery.