Multiple choice

Who reinforced the Zizyah tax on non Muslims?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Shah Jahan

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. It was not reinforced.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aurangzeb Alamgir reinstated the Jizyah tax (a poll tax on non-Muslims) in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar earlier in 1564. This was part of his orthodox Islamic policies and created significant discontent among Hindus and contributed to regional rebellions. The other options (Jahangir and Shah Jahan) maintained Akbar's more tolerant policies.

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