Q. Who was a ‘muhktasib’ as appointed during the reign of Aurangzeb?

Enforcer of moral laws

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Solution

The correct option is A Enforcer of moral laws
Explanation:

A Censor of Morals (Muhktasib) was appointed by Aurangzeb "to enforce the Prophet's Laws and put down the practices forbidden by Him" (such as drinking spirits, use of bhang, gambling and commercial sex).

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