Hindu Reformist And Revivalist Movements

Non-Muslims had to pay a religious tax called ______

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. Zakat
B. Shukrana
C. Jizya (Zajiya) Correct

Explanation

In medieval Islamic states, non-Muslim subjects (known as dhimmis) were required to pay a protection tax called Jizya. In return for this payment, the state provided them protection and exempted them from military service, allowing them to practice their own religion within certain legal frameworks.

D. None of these

Correct Answer

Jizya (Zajiya)