WBCS.LIVE practice question

The land revenue term 'Mocassa' in the Maratha administrative system referred to what?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tax on forest produce.
  2. Custom duties on international trade.
  3. Land granted to military officers in lieu of salary.
  4. Revenue from newly conquered territories outside Swarajya.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Land granted to military officers in lieu of salary.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Land granted to military officers in lieu of salary. šŸ“š Explanation: Under Shivaji and the later Peshwas, 'Mocassa' referred to the assignment of land revenue from specific villages to military commanders and state officials for their maintenance. Although Shivaji initially preferred cash salaries, the Mocassa system became more prevalent later. It was a variation of the Jagirdari or Iqtadari systems seen in other medieval Indian states.