What was the significance of the 1719 Maratha-Mughal treaty?

It was the first time the Mughal Emperor legally recognized the Maratha right to revenue from Mughal lands, signaling a total power shift.

Maratha Fiscal Expansion

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: On which condition did the Marathas agree to serve the Mughal king with 15,000 cavalry?

The Marathas agreed to provide 15,000 cavalry to the Mughal Emperor in exchange for the legal right to collect Chauth and Sardeshmukhi taxes from the Deccan provinces.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MAR_2020_126 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India