Question

how did emperor aurangzeb change the religious policies of the mughal empire?
a. he ended the tax on non-muslims and allowed freedom of religion.
b. he enforced muslim laws and taxed non-muslims.
c. he allowed hindus to serve as officials for the first time.
d. he adopted sikhism as the official religion of the state.

Explanation:

Aurangzeb was a devout Muslim. He reversed the religiously - tolerant policies of earlier Mughal emperors like Akbar. He enforced Islamic (Muslim) laws (such as the sharia - based Fatawa - i - Alamgiri) and re - imposed the jizya (a tax on non - Muslims).

• Option A is incorrect as he did not end the tax on non - Muslims.
• Option C is incorrect. Earlier emperors like Akbar had already allowed Hindus to serve as officials.
• Option D is incorrect as he did not adopt Sikhism as the state religion. In fact, he had conflicts with Sikh gurus.

Answer:

B. He enforced Muslim laws and taxed non - Muslims.