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Medieval History UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following emperors had the highest number of Hindu Generals in the Mughal army?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Aurangzeb

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aurangzeb”.
The correct answer is: 4) Aurangzeb.

While Akbar is known for his religious tolerance and integration of Hindus in his administration, Aurangzeb actually employed a larger number of Hindus in military positions.

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