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

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Q: 89 (CAPF/2020)

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

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History

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CAPF

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The correct answer is option 3: Not all Mughal emperors gave grants for the building and maintenance of places of worship.

Option 1 states that the tax on pilgrimage was abolished in 1563, and the jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects was abolished in 1564. This is correct and refers to the religious policies of the Mughal kings during the 16th century. The Mughals under Akbar aimed for religious tolerance and inclusivity, and abolishing such taxes was a step towards that goal.

Option 2 is also correct. Akbar did issue instructions to his officers to follow the policy of religious toleration. He implemented various measures like abolishing discriminatory taxes, promoting interfaith discussions, and incorporating elements of different religions into a new synthesized faith called Din-i-Ilahi.

Option 4 is also true. Grants were indeed issued for the repair of temples during the reigns of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, especially after they had been destroyed during war. This shows that the Mughal emperors were not uniformly intolerant towards temples.

Option 3 is the only incorrect statement. The Mughal emperors generally gave grants for the building and maintenance of places of worship, including temples