Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Aurangzeb:
1. He reintroduced the Jizyah.
2. He executed the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur because of his refusal to convert to Islam.

Which among the statement/s given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Aurangzeb tried to check the growing independence of the different parts of his empire by returning to autocratic rule. He reintroduced Jizyah tax also. He abandoned the policy of separation of religion and state and turned away from the policy of religious tolerance that during the previous three generations had kept Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and others together in peace and common destiny. In 1675 he executed the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur because of his refusal to convert to Islam.