Mongol taxation system

The Mongol taxation system was designed to efficiently fund their vast empire through a combination of fixed and flexible levies. They implemented a system called the "sangat," where each tribe or clan maintained a record of its households, and taxes were based on the number of people or livestock. Tax collection was often organized through local officials and determined according to the productivity of the land and the wealth of the community. The Mongols prioritized mobility and pragmatism, often reducing taxation in times of military campaigns to ensure loyalty and compliance, balancing revenue needs with the empire’s extensive logistical demands.