The 'Jizya' tax was collected from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Jizya' tax was collected from:
A. Traders
B. Farmers
C. Muslims
D. Non-Muslims
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It was a poll tax on non-Muslims in Islamic states.

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Which of the following was a 'Dutch' settlement in India?
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