Question

Which of the following policy was not adopted by Aurangzeb?

• A. Appointment of Muhtasibs
• B. Discontinuation of Jharoka Darshan
• C. Abolishment of Nauroz celebrations
• D. Formulation of Din-i-Ilahi

Answer 1

The correct option is D Formulation of Din-i-Ilahi

The measures taken by Aurangzeb during his reign include:

1. The abolition of the celebration of the New Year’s Day called "Nauroz";
2. The appointment of Censors of Public Morals known as "Muhtasibs" to enforce Quranic Law in all big cities; and
3. The discontination of the Jharoka Darshan, the practice of addressing the public every day from the balcony of forts.

Din-i-Ilahi was a religion formulated by Aurangzeb's, great-grandfather, Akbar, in 1582 CE.