[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of the Qaraunah Turks in India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936) › c12.8 # History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c12.8 History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c12.8 - **Language:** English ### [c12.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.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. - [Previous: c12.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c12.7) - [Next: c12.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c12.9) - [Up: c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c12.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.prasad-1936.c12.8) · Pramāṇa