INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Aurangzeb: Aurangzeb reversed the policy which was enunciated by Akbar and pursued by Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He was a bigot and the Rajputs were the greatest obstacle in persuance of his policy against the Hindus. Aurangzeb, therefore, attempted to destroy the power of the Rajputs and annex their kingdoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The Rajputs were a devoted military race who proved their worth by defending Akbar’s rule and the honour of the Mughal throne. Akbar responded with rewards and mansabs. Rajputs were drafted into Mughal service.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rajputs were the greatest obstacle in his pursuance of policy against the Hindus. Aurangzeb attempted to destroy the power of the Rajputs and annex their kingdoms. The mutual relations of the Mughals and the Rajputs have a great importance in the history of the Mughal period.

Detailed explanation-4: -Akbar’s Policy Towards Rajputs He entered into a matrimonial alliance with the Rajputs. He began to elevate Rajputs in Mughal service and treated them on par with Mughal nobility. He granted the Rajput’s religious and political freedom. Those who allied with Akbar were largely left in charge of their kingdoms.

Detailed explanation-5: -There were several Rajputs who married their daughters into Mughal families in order to gain a high position. But at the same time, many resisted the Mughals. The Sisodiya Rajputs refused to accept Mughal authority for a long time. However, when they got defeat, the Mughals did not treat them badly.