dec 1, 1563 - Akbar abolishes Jizyah 1564
Description:
In 1564, he abolished the jizyah which was sometimes used by theulama to humiliate non-Muslims and was often considered a symbol of
Muslim domination and superiority. He had earlier abolished the pilgrim tax,
and the practice of forcible conversion of prisoners of war.
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Date:
dec 1, 1563
Now
~ 461 years ago