AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
The Mughal Empire's jizya tax was
A.a tax on non-Muslims
B.a tax on trade goods
C.a land tax on Muslims
D.a poll tax on foreigners only
Explanation
Core Concept
Islamic states levied the jizya on protected non-Muslim subjects; Akbar abolished it, Aurangzeb restored it.
Correct Answer
Aa tax on non-Muslims
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