HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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After the death of Aurangzeb, which of the following Mughals abolished jazia tax for the first time?
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Jahandar Shah
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Rafi Ul Darjat
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Mohammad Shah Rangila
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Farrukhsiyar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Jizya was later abolished by the third Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1579.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jaziya was abolished by Jahandar Shah. So statement 1 is incorrect. Farrukhsiyar became the new emperor after slaying Jahandar Shah with the assistance of the Sayyid brothers. He implemented a religious tolerance policy by removing the Jaziya and pilgrimage tax.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of Akbar’s religious policy was the abolition of the jizya-a tax on non-Muslims. He was quite liberal and tolerant towards religions other than his own.
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