Who was the first to revive pilgrimage tax?
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Jahangir
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Babar
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Akbar
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Shah Jahan
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Correct answer
Explanation
Akbar had abolished the pilgrimage tax in 1563 as part of his liberal religious policies. Shah Jahan revived this tax on non-Muslims undertaking pilgrimages, marking a shift away from Akbar's policy of religious tolerance toward more orthodox Islamic practices. This reversal reflected the changing religious attitudes within the Mughal court over time.