The 'Jizya' tax was abolished by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Jizya' tax was abolished by:
A. Akbar
B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C. Aurangzeb
D. Alauddin Khilji
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Akbar abolished Jizya as part of his liberal religious policy.

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Practice More Medieval History of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Jahangiri Mahal' is located inside:
A. Lahore Fort
B. Agra Fort
C. Red Fort
D. Fatehpur Sikri

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It showcases early Mughal-Rajput architectural fusion.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India
Question #2
The famous administrative text 'Insha-i-Mahru', an invaluable collection of official state letters and edicts from the Tughlaq period, was compiled by:
A. Amir Khusrau
B. Shams-i-Siraj Afif
C. Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru
D. Ziauddin Barani

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ain-ul-Mulk Mahru, a prominent governor and minister under Muhammad bin Tughlaq and Firoz Shah Tughlaq, compiled his state letters into 'Insha-i-Mahru', providing an excellent record of the era's administration.

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Question #3
In the administrative hierarchy of the Delhi Sultanate, the head of the 'Diwan-i-Insha' (department of correspondence) was known by which title?
A. Dabir-i-Khas
B. Majmuadar
C. Amir-i-Hajib
D. Amir-i-Akhur

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The 'Dabir-i-Khas' (or Amir-i-Munshi) headed the Diwan-i-Insha, drafting all official royal decrees, state correspondence, and secret dispatches.

This question belongs to: History GK Medieval History of India