Aurangzeb and the impact of his religious piety (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which great Mughal Emperor was Aurangzeb?
Which great Mughal Emperor was Aurangzeb?
Sixth
When did Aurangzeb appoint muhtasib to enforce sharia in large cities?
When did Aurangzeb appoint muhtasib to enforce sharia in large cities?
1658
What was the role of muhtasib appointed by Aurangzeb?
What was the role of muhtasib appointed by Aurangzeb?
Censors of public morals
What was the name of the book of Islamic laws compiled during Aurangzeb's reign?
What was the name of the book of Islamic laws compiled during Aurangzeb's reign?
Fatawa-e-Almgiri
What did Aurangzeb do with court musicians during his reign?
What did Aurangzeb do with court musicians during his reign?
Dismissed them
Which branch of Islam did Aurangzeb follow?
Which branch of Islam did Aurangzeb follow?
Sunni
How many temples were destroyed in Mewar during Aurangzeb's reign?
How many temples were destroyed in Mewar during Aurangzeb's reign?
240 temples
What was the name of the tax levied on Hindus by Aurangzeb?
What was the name of the tax levied on Hindus by Aurangzeb?
Jizya
What toll tax rate did Hindu traders initially pay under Aurangzeb?
What toll tax rate did Hindu traders initially pay under Aurangzeb?
5%
What was a major impact of Aurangzeb's religious policies on the Mughal Empire?
What was a major impact of Aurangzeb's religious policies on the Mughal Empire?
Rebellions interrupted peace