Which term was used to denote poll tax on non-muslim subjects during the reign of the Mughal Empire?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Jizyah.

Explanation:
The Jizyah was a poll tax imposed on non-Muslim subjects in the Mughal Empire in exchange for protection, exemption from military service, and the right to practice their religion. It was a common practice in Islamic rule.

Information Booster:

• Imposed by: Muslim rulers on non-Muslims (Dhimmis) in Islamic states.
• Abolished by:Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.
• Re-imposed by:Aurangzeb in 1679, leading to resentment among non-Muslims.
• Purpose: A financial obligation in return for security and autonomy.

Additional Information:

• Sharia – Refers to Islamic law, not a tax.
• Shafi'i – A school of Islamic jurisprudence, not a tax.
• Jahiliyah – Refers to the pre-Islamic era of ignorance, not a tax.