What was the purpose of the Chari tax?

It was a tax levied on all milk-producing and grazing animals to generate revenue from the pastoral economy.

Khalji Economic Administration

UPSC Archival Analysis

Alauddin Khalji was the first Sultan of Delhi to introduce the 'Ghari' (House Tax) and 'Chari' (Grazing Tax) to maximize state revenue.

Exam Year

2011

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2011_65 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India