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Which Sultan of Delhi also imposed the Jaziya on Brahmins? (A) Balban (B) Alauddin Khilji (C) Firoz Tughlaq (D) Muhammad bin Tughlaq

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The Sultan of Delhi who imposed the Jaziya (a tax on non-Muslims) on Brahmins was Firoz Shah Tughlaq (r. 1351–1388). Previously, Brahmins were traditionally exempted from this tax, but Firoz Shah, known for his strict orthodox policies, made the imposition universal. ANSWER: (C) Firoz Tughlaq

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    1. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the first Sultan of Delhi to explicitly impose the Jaziya (poll tax levied on non-Muslims) on Brahmins. Historically, Brahmins had been exempted from this tax across most Muslim regimes in India. However, Firoz Shah, known for his theological orthodoxy and adherence to the Sharia, classified Brahmins as a taxable class, arguing that they should not be exempt merely because of their religious status. This marked a significant shift in the taxation policy of the Delhi Sultanate.

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