Aurangzeb 1658–1707 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Who was the last great Mughal Emperor?
Who was the last great Mughal Emperor?
Aurangzeb was the sixth and last great Mughal Emperor.
What year did Aurangzeb ascend to the throne?
What year did Aurangzeb ascend to the throne?
Aurangzeb ascended the throne in 1658 after a succession war.
Which emperor imposed religious intolerance in the Mughal Empire?
Which emperor imposed religious intolerance in the Mughal Empire?
Aurangzeb imposed religious intolerance during his reign.
What is Fatawa-e-Almgiri?
What is Fatawa-e-Almgiri?
It is 'The Religious Decrees of Alamgir' compiled by scholars.
What tax did Aurangzeb impose on Hindus?
What tax did Aurangzeb impose on Hindus?
Jizya was the tax levied specifically on Hindus.
How did Aurangzeb's reign differ from Akbar's?
How did Aurangzeb's reign differ from Akbar's?
Aurangzeb promoted religious intolerance unlike Akbar.
What happened to Hindu temples during Aurangzeb's reign?
What happened to Hindu temples during Aurangzeb's reign?
Many Hindu temples were demolished and replaced with mosques.
What restrictions did Aurangzeb impose on Hindus?
What restrictions did Aurangzeb impose on Hindus?
He imposed the jizya tax and banned Hindu festivals.
What impact did Aurangzeb's policies have on the Mughal Empire?
What impact did Aurangzeb's policies have on the Mughal Empire?
Conflict and revolt weakened the empire's structure significantly.
What was Aurangzeb's view on the Taj Mahal's extravagance?
What was Aurangzeb's view on the Taj Mahal's extravagance?
He criticized the Taj Mahal's construction as extravagant.