Question

what was zakat tax during delhi sultanate​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(v) Zakat: This was a religious tax which was imposed only on rich Muslims and it was 2 1/2 per cent of their income. (vi) Trade tax: Trade tax was charged at the rate of 2 1/2 per cent from the Muslims and 5 per cent from the Hindus.

The revenue system of Delhi Sultanate was based on the theory of taxation as propounded by the Hanafi school of thought, which prescribed the levy of taxes i.e. Zakat, Kharaj, Khams and Jaziya.

Answer 2

Answer:

Zakat was a tax that was imposed on Muslims only. It was also called a religious tax as it was collected for religious purpose. Non-Muslims were not imposed on this tax.