Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,27,3,2,1,27,0
keywords:
{'jaziya': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'jahangir': [3, 0, 0, 1], 'akbar': [7, 4, 6, 2], 'balban': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'rulers': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'aurangzeb': [1, 0, 0, 1]}
Option 1: Aurangzeb - Aurangzeb did not abolish Jaziya. In fact, he reinforced it and imposed stricter policies on non-Muslims.
Option 2: Balban - Balban did not abolish Jaziya. During his reign, the Sultanate of Delhi collected Jaziya from non-Muslims.
Option 3: Akbar - This is the correct answer. Akbar, the Mughal emperor, abolished Jaziya in 1564. He implemented a policy of religious tolerance and removed discriminatory taxes on non-Muslims.
Option 4: Jahangir - Jahangir did not abolish Jaziya. He continued to collect Jaziya from non-Muslims during his rule.
In conclusion, it was Akbar who abolished Jaziya, marking a significant step towards religious tolerance and equality during the Mughal Empire.