Aurangzeb adopted policies for and against Hindus. Give two-two examples of each.
Policies for Hindus:
- Negative: Aurangzeb re-introduced the jaziya tax on Hindus.
- Positive: He gave donations to Hindu temples and protected the religious independence of Hindu traders in Surat.
The Period of Revolts and Rebellions Extra Question Answers
Q: Who succeeded Akbar as the Mughal emperor?
a. Jahangir
Q: During Aurangzeb’s reign, what was one major issue faced by peasants?
a. High taxes
Q: What strategy did Shivaji employ in his battles against the Mughals?
a. Guerrilla warfare
Q: Which policy did Aurangzeb adopt to promote religious orthodoxy in his empire?
a. Re-introducing the jaziya tax
Q: What contributed to the downfall of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb’s death?
a. Revolts and the emergence of independent kingdoms
