Question

There were some rebellions during Aurangzeb's reign including those of the Jats, the Satnamis, the Sikhs and so on. Which one possibility was the most important cause for their outbreaks?

• A. Aurangzeb's religious policy
• B. Aurangzeb's Deccan policy
• C. Aurangzeb's land revenue policy
• D. The Agrarian crisis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Aurangzeb's land revenue policy

Aurangzeb was the sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire. He ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent from 1658 to 1707. His reign saw some rebellions from the Jats, the Satnamis, the Sikhs due to many reasons. One of them was land revenue which was very heavy. The attitude faujdars also led to great resentment against the Mughal rule.