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Question

Which one of the following emperors had the highest number of Hindu Generals in the Mughal army?

  1. Humayun
  2. Akbar
  3. Jehangir
  4. Aurangzeb

Answer:

Option D: Aurangzeb

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aurangzeb”.

The correct answer is: 4) Aurangzeb.

While Akbar is known for his religious tolerance and integration of Hindus in his administration, Aurangzeb actually employed a larger number of Hindus in military positions.