Aurangzeb and the impact of his religious piety (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Who was Aurangzeb among Mughal Emperors?
Who was Aurangzeb among Mughal Emperors?
Sixth and last of the great Mughal Emperors
Aurangzeb's father
Aurangzeb's father
Shah Jahan
When did Aurangzeb appoint muhtasib?
When did Aurangzeb appoint muhtasib?
1658
What was the role of muhtasib?
What was the role of muhtasib?
Censors of public morals who enforced sharia
Characteristic of Aurangzeb's reign
Characteristic of Aurangzeb's reign
Austerity
What does Fatawa-e-Almgiri mean?
What does Fatawa-e-Almgiri mean?
The Religious Decrees of Alamgir
What was jizya?
What was jizya?
Tax levied on Hindus
When were Hindus banned from government jobs?
When were Hindus banned from government jobs?
1670
How many temples destroyed in Mewar?
How many temples destroyed in Mewar?
About 240
Impact of Aurangzeb's policies
Impact of Aurangzeb's policies
Rebellions interrupted the peace of the empire