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Aurangzeb's Jizya Tax and the Cost of Orthodoxy
In this episode, we explore how Emperor Aurangzeb’s reimposition of the jizya tax in 1679 fundamentally altered the Mughal Empire’s social fabric. We look at the political pressure from the ulema, the resistance from Rajput allies like Raja Jai Singh, and the economic strain on non-Muslim subjects. Through the eyes of court chronicler Bhimsen Saxena and the administrative records of the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, we see how a policy meant to reinforce Islamic law instead eroded the empire’s military cohesion. The conversation examines the specific reactions of Maratha leaders, the shifting loyalty of…
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