History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET July 2016 History
Jizya was reimposed by Aurangzeb in 1679. What is the argument of Satish Chandra on the reimposition of Jizya by Aurangzeb?
AJizya was levied on account of the opposition of the Hindus and the greed of the rulers.
BJizya was imposed by Aurangzeb because he wanted to force the non-Muslims to accept Islam.
CThe reimposition of Jizya marked a deepening political crisis, due primarily to the deterioration of the situation in the Deccan. ✓ Correct
DJizya was used as a device for relieving the pressure on the general treasury.
Correct answer: (C) The reimposition of Jizya marked a deepening political crisis, due primarily to the deterioration of the situation in the Deccan. — Satish Chandra's argument was about a political crisis, so the answer is the third statement.
Explanation
★Satish Chandra's argument was about a political crisis, so the answer is the third statement.
★He held that the reimposition of Jizya marked a deepening political crisis.
★He linked this crisis mainly to the worsening situation in the Deccan.
★By this view the tax was a response to political pressures.
★So it was not simply a matter of religion or revenue.
★So Satish Chandra's argument is the one about the deepening political crisis.
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