Ear and nose taxes
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Ear and nose taxes
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The ear tax and the nose tax were introduced temporarily in the 1920s to support military needs in the state of Tibet under the rule of the 13th Dalai Lama. Tibet faced financial challenges due to several factors, including geopolitical tensions and the need to modernize the military. In response to these problems, the Tibetan government imposed unique taxes on certain body parts, particularly ears and noses. These taxes were imposed on males, and payment was typically made in silver coins. The
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Ear and nose taxes
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2023-08-29T14:01:10Z
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2024-09-08T00:14:42Z
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