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Question
Answer the following question briefly.
With reference to the decline and disintegration of the Mughal empire discuss the following:
Aurangzeb’s religious policy
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Solution
His policy of religious intolerance shook the foundations of the empire and resulted in the following:
- The costly, long-drawn, and ruinous Deccan campaign.
- Numerous wars with the Sikhs, the Marathas, the Jats, and the Rajputs.
- Loss of support of the loyal Rajputs who had earlier contributed greatly to the stability of the Mughal empire but now became its bitter foes.
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