Q. Who abolished Jizya Tax?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Akbar
Explanation: Jizya was abolished by the third Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1564. It was finally abolished during his reign in 1579. However, Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, re-introduced and levied jizya on non-Muslims in 1679. His goal was to promote Islam and weaken the Hindu religion.
Explanation by: Ram Sharma
Jizya was abolished by the third Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1564. It was finally abolished during his reign in 1579. However, Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, re-introduced and levied jizya on non-Muslims in 1679. His goal was to promote Islam and weaken the Hindu religion.