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Q: Jizya Tax, during the Mughal Empire was a tax levied on:
  • A. Noble citizens
  • B. Non-Muslim citizens
  • C. Muslim citizens
  • D. All the citizens
Correct Answer: Option B - During Mughal reign the Jizya was considered as a religious tax paid to be by non-muslims. In India the Jizya tax was introduced by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Firoz Tughlaq was the first ruler to impose Jizya on Brahmins. In 1564 Jizya was abolished by Akbar but again in 1679 it was reimposed by Aurnagazeb. In 1720 Muhammad Shah Rangila abolished Jizya completely on the request of Jai Singh.
B. During Mughal reign the Jizya was considered as a religious tax paid to be by non-muslims. In India the Jizya tax was introduced by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Firoz Tughlaq was the first ruler to impose Jizya on Brahmins. In 1564 Jizya was abolished by Akbar but again in 1679 it was reimposed by Aurnagazeb. In 1720 Muhammad Shah Rangila abolished Jizya completely on the request of Jai Singh.

Explanations:

During Mughal reign the Jizya was considered as a religious tax paid to be by non-muslims. In India the Jizya tax was introduced by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Firoz Tughlaq was the first ruler to impose Jizya on Brahmins. In 1564 Jizya was abolished by Akbar but again in 1679 it was reimposed by Aurnagazeb. In 1720 Muhammad Shah Rangila abolished Jizya completely on the request of Jai Singh.