belagts
Belagts refers to a historical practice primarily associated with the Kingdom of Kongo, a West African state that existed from the 14th to the 19th centuries. It was a form of tribute or taxation system imposed by the central authority on its subordinate provinces and districts. The term itself originates from the Kongo language and signifies a render or a payment.
This system of belagts played a crucial role in the economic and political structure of the Kongo
The collection and management of belagts were typically overseen by provincial governors and local chiefs, who