History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c12.8

c12.8

⁴ The word Jeziyah is variously translated into English as ‘capitation tax and poll-tax’ and sometimes as a tax on Conscience. It is in reality a tax which is levied by a Muhammadan ruler upon subjects who are of a different faith, but to whom protection (aman) has been granted. It is sanctioned in the Qurān.