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Aurangzeb's Jizya Tax: Revenue, Revolt, and Religious Identity
In 1679, Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims across the Mughal Empire, a decision that sparked widespread protests and shaped his legacy. This episode explores the economics behind the tax: how much revenue it generated, who collected it, and who was exempt. Lucas and Luna examine the jizya in the context of Mughal fiscal administration, comparing it to earlier practices under Akbar and Shah Jahan. They discuss the 1679 Delhi protests led by Hindu merchants and the role of the qazi in enforcing the tax. The episode also touches on the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, the legal code that…
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