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Medieval History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

'Jazia' was reimposed during the reign of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Aurangzeb

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aurangzeb”.
Jizya, a tax levied on non-Muslims in a Muslim ruled territory, was abolished by Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century but was re-imposed by Aurangzeb in the 1679. This decision by Aurangzeb was widely criticized by many Hindu rulers and Mughal court officials.

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