New History of the Marathas v2.c24.90
New History of the Marathas v2.c24.90
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¹ This is well explained by Sir Jadunath in his History of Aurangzeb, Vol. 3, Chapter on Islamic State-Church. Jazia means substitute-tax, price of indulgence, i.e. a tax or fine levied in return for liberty in religious matters.