Sultanate Period

Ancient and Medival History UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statements

1. Jizya was the irrigation tax charged at the rate of 1/10th of the produce.

2. Kharaj was the tax on mines, treasure trove and share in war booty.

3. Ijarah referred to tax farming in Mughal India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect ?

2 only

1 and 2 only

3 only

1 and 3 only

Tax System in Medieval India Jizya :

Jizya was a tax levied on non-Muslims in return for the protection of life and property and exemption from military services. Women, children, indigent and the Brahmanas were exempted from it.
It was started in India by Qutb-ud-din Aibak
The Mughal ruler Akbar abolished this tax in the 16th century, only to be reintroduced by Aurangzeb in 1679.

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