Question
In which year did Aurangzeb reimpose the jizya tax on
non-Muslims?Solution
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb reinstated the jizya tax on non-Muslims in the year 1679, a tax that had been abolished by Emperor Akbar in 1564. This move sparked resistance from Hindu Rajputs, and even led to a brief rebellion supported by Aurangzeb’s son, Akbar, around 1680–1681.
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