When was Jizya first abolished in the Mughal era?

It was first abolished by Akbar in 1564, as part of his early reforms to gain the support of the majority Hindu population.

Evolution of Mughal Taxation

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Exam Year

2002

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ID: MED_MUG_2002_104 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Who re-imposed Jizya?

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Aurangzeb re-imposed the Jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects in 1679. This overturned Akbar's 1564 policy of abolition and signaled a shift toward more orthodox Islamic governance.