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Aurangzeb's Jizya Tax: The Edict That Reshaped Mughal India
In 1679, Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims, a decision that scholars still debate. Was it religious fervor, political calculation, or something else? Lucas and Luna explore the backgrounds: the 1564 abolition by Akbar, the tax's rates across castes, the protests in Delhi, and the long-term alienation of Hindus. They examine how the jizya fueled Rajput and Maratha resistance, strained imperial finances, and became a symbol of Aurangzeb's controversial legacy. Specific details include the role of qazis in enforcement, the exemption of women and children, and the…
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