The correct answer is option 4: Chauth was a land tax levied by Shivaji on neighbouring states. Chauth was a form of tribute or tax that Shivaji imposed on the territories that he conquered. It was not a religious tax imposed by Aurangzeb (option 1), a toll tax imposed by Shivaji (option 2), or an irrigation tax charged by Akbar (option 3). Chauth was specifically targeted towards the neighboring states that were not under Shivaji`s direct rule. The tax was usually around 25% of the revenue collected by these states and served as a means for Shivaji to increase his wealth and power. Alert - The correct answer should be option 2: Chauth was a toll tax imposed by Shivaji.