kharaj en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Middle Persianpsm. Arabic خَرَاج (ḵarāj)bor. English kharaj Borrowed from Arabic خَرَاج (ḵarāj).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A kind of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.
- (historical, uncountable) A lump sum duty levied by Muslims upon the lands of conquered provinces.
- (historical, uncountable) A land tax levied by Muslim rulers on non-Muslim subjects or dhimmis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| khiraj | alternative | lexicographic |