Multiple choice

Who among the following Mughal rulers banned music and dancing?

  1. Jahangir

  2. Babar

  3. Aurangzeb

  4. Humayun

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Explanation

Aurangzeb was known for his orthodox religious policies, which included banning music and public dancing at his court as part of his interpretation of Islamic law. His predecessors like Akbar and Jahangir were great patrons of the arts and music. Thus, Aurangzeb stands out for this specific prohibition.