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What was jizya?

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An islamic tradition
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A tax on non-Muslims
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A type of delicacy
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B A tax on non-Muslims
Akbar had abolished Jizya, a tax that non-Muslims had to pay. The ulamas didn’t like it, but the people overall were extremely in favor of the idea.

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