Which tax was associated with land during the sultanate period?

Correct option is A

Information Booster:

• During the Delhi Sultanate period, several taxes were imposed, and land revenue was a major source of income for the state.

• Kharaz (or Kharaj): A land tax levied on non-Muslims who cultivated agricultural land.It was assessed on the produce or area of land.Applied to conquered territory where non-Muslims continued to work on the land.

• Khams: It was a war booty tax — one-fifth of the spoils of war taken by the state.

• Zakat: A religious tax paid by Muslims (usually 2.5% of income or wealth) for charitable purposes.

• Jaziya: A poll tax imposed on non-Muslims in return for protection and exemption from military service. It was not related to land.

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