capitation tax

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The capitation tax too, which was remitted for three years on the pasha’s accession to the people of Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta and Rascheed, is now called for. 

From Letters from Egypt by Ross, Janet

The same edict proclaimed likewise the abolition of the jizy�, a capitation tax imposed by the Afgh�n rulers of India upon those subjects who did not follow the faith of Muhammad.

From Rulers of India: Akbar by Malleson, George Bruce

At Nalabu there is a capitation tax of a dollar a year; and at various places on the inland roads there are tolls collected upon provisions and goods which pass to the capital.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William

His eldest son was recognised as his chief assistant, and he, like his father, was exempt from the tribute or capitation tax.

From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.

Every male child was registered as soon as born; at 18 he began to pay the capitation tax; and at 80 was entitled to a pension.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson by Stevenson, William