Previous Year Question
Name the Mughal ruler who reimposed “Jizya”.
A.
None of these
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Jahangir
D.
Humayun
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The Mughal emperor Akbar had abolished the jizya, but it was later reimposed by Aurangzeb on non-Muslims. NCERT also identifies Aurangzeb as the Mughal ruler who reimposed the tax.
Important Fact: Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya in 1679 CE.