The 'Jaziya' tax was reimposed by which Mughal emperor? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Jaziya' tax was reimposed by which Mughal emperor?

A. Shah Jahan

B. Aurangzeb

C. Jahangir

D. Akbar

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Aurangzeb reimposed the Jaziya tax on non-Muslims in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar.

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