HINDUS HATE JIZYA TAX [7] {topic 1}

Question 1

Why did the Hindu community object to the Jizya tax reimposed by Aurangzeb?

Answer 1

• Hindus objected to the Jizya tax, reimposed by Aurangzeb in 1679, primarily because it was seen as discriminatory and oppressive.
• Jizya was a tax on non-Muslims in the Mughal Empire, exempting only Muslims.
• Hindus felt was an unfair financial burden, especially since they were already paying other taxes like land revenue.
• This led to resentment as they felt economically exploited compared to their Muslim counterparts.

Question 2

How did the use of Jizya tax revenue contribute to Hindu opposition?

Answer 2

• Hindus believed the money collected from Jizya was used against their community.
• Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb used much of the Jizya tax revenue to fund wars against the Marathas, who were Hindus.
• This heightened resentment, especially as Aurangzeb demolished Hindu temples and used the tax money to build grand mosques like the Pearl Mosque.

Question 3

Why did Hindus view the Jizya tax as an attempt to convert them to Islam?

Answer 3

• Hindus saw the Jizya tax as a tactic to pressure them into converting to Islam.
• They were particularly concerned about the “Untouchable Caste,” who were poor and mistreated.
• Conversion to Islam would exempt them from the tax and improve their status.
• Although exemptions existed for the poor and sick, fear of conversions caused further resentment and opposition to the tax