Muslims and Hindus in the Mughal Empire Flashcards
1
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Population
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20 percent muslim; 80 percent Hindus
2
Q
Akbar
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Mughal’s most famous emperor; tolerant
3
Q
major conflict
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clash between Hindu and muslims; tolerance vs. intolerance
4
Q
ulama
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islamic scholar
5
Q
jizya
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removed non muslims from high office
6
Q
Jahangir
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didnt favor either religion, cancelled taxes
7
Q
Ahmad Sirhindi
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activist, scholar, who was against Hindus
8
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Aurangzeb
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Last ruler, intolerable; sought to impose islamic supremacy
