Who abolished the 'Jaziya' tax?
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Aurangazeb
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Sher Shah
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Akbar
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Shah Jahan
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Akbar abolished the Jaziya tax in 1564 as part of his policy of religious tolerance and to win the support of his non-Muslim subjects. Jaziya was a per capita tax levied on non-Muslim citizens in an Islamic state.