Question

Who was the Mughal Emperor to have lifted the Jaziya on Hindus?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Jahangir
d) Shajahan

Answer 1

Jaziya was a tax imposed on on muslims for their security in Islamic area. Qutb-ud-din Aibak imposed jaziya on non-Muslims first time. Firoz Tughlaq imposed Jaziya on the Brahmins. Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler Akbar in 16th century but was re-introduced by Aurangzeb in 17th century.

Answer 2

Who was the Mughal Emperor to have lifted the Jaziya on Hindus?

a) Babur

b) Akbar✔✔✔✔

c) Jahangir

d) Shajahan