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Aurangzeb's Jizya Tax: Faith, Finance, and Rebellion
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine Aurangzeb's reimposition of the jizya tax on non-Muslims in 1679—a decision that reshaped the Mughal Empire. They trace the tax's history from its Quranic origins through earlier Mughal practice, and explore Aurangzeb's motivations: piety, fiscal need, and political calculation. The conversation covers protests from Hindus and Jains, including a dramatic crowd at the Red Fort, and the tax's role in fueling Rajput and Maratha resistance. Drawing on sources like the Maasir-i-Alamgiri and the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, they discuss how the…
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