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Aurangzeb's Jizya Tax: The Edict That Changed India
In 1679, Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims, a decision that reshaped Mughal India and sparked widespread rebellion. This episode explores the religious, political, and economic motivations behind the edict, drawing on contemporary accounts from the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and the travelogue of Niccolao Manucci. We dive into the tax's impact on Hindu subjects, the Rajput uprising in Marwar, and the long-term consequences for the Mughal Empire. Lucas and Luna discuss the debates among Aurangzeb's advisers, the public response in cities like Delhi and Lahore, and how the jizya…
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