Which one of the following statements about the religious policies of the Mughal kings is NOT correct ?

The statement that not all Mughal emperors gave grants for the maintenance of places of worship is incorrect. While religious policies varied, historical records indicate that most Mughal emperors, including Aurangzeb, provided land grants and financial support for the maintenance of religious institutions, including temples [5]. Akbar famously abolished the pilgrimage tax in 1563 and the jizya in 1564 to promote religious harmony [3]. He instructed his officers to follow 'Sulh-i-Kul' or universal peace [4]. Even under the more orthodox reigns of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, the state issued grants for the repair of temples that were damaged during military campaigns or wars, acknowledging the state's role in maintaining social order and religious infrastructure [5]. Therefore, the claim that some emperors did not provide such grants contradicts the established administrative practice of the Mughal state.

Sources

1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > IV. Answer the following in detail > p. 222
2. [5] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Reshaping India’s Political Map > THINK ABOUT IT > p. 43
3. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 10: Advent of Arabs and Turks > Religious Policy > p. 147
4. [3] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Rajput Policy > p. 206
5. [4] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Akbar's Religious Policy > p. 207