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Difficulty: MediumJudicial System and Tax Administration in the Hausa-Fulani Emirate

During the administrative operation of the Hausa-Fulani emirates, nomadic pastoralists and livestock keepers were required to pay a specialized tax based on the size of their cattle herds. Which tax refers to this livestock levy?

  1. JangaliAnswer
  2. B
    Kharaj
  3. C
    Zakat
  4. D
    Haraji

Answer

Jangali
The tax specifically assessed on livestock and cattle herds owned by pastoralists in the Hausa-Fulani Emirate was Jangali. It provided significant revenue from mobile pastoral communities to the emirate treasury.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the tax base specified in the scenario.
The target of the levy is cattle and livestock herds.
Different taxes in the Hausa-Fulani fiscal system targeted distinct revenue bases such as land, personal wealth, adult males, or livestock.
2
Differentiate between Islamic and traditional emirate taxes.
Jangali specifically designates the cattle tax paid by pastoralists.
Kharaj targeted agricultural land, Haraji was a capitation/poll tax, and Zakat was a religious alms tax.

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Fiscal Administration and Tax System in the Hausa-Fulani Emirate
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Judicial System and Tax Administration in the Hausa-Fulani Emirate