Kharaj
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kharaj is a noun meaning (Islam) A kind of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.
Meaning
(Islam) A kind of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.
More Meanings
- (Islam, historical) A lump sum duty levied by Muslims upon the lands of conquered provinces.
- (Islam, historical) A land tax levied by Muslim rulers on non-Muslim subjects or dhimmis.
Synonyms for kharaj
Depending on context, synonyms include jizya.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include khiraj, khums, jizya, zakat, ksar, khanjar.
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