History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c35.27

v3.c35.27

The Muslim State is a theocracy, hence toleration is impossible, 248—jihad a duty, 249—ideal of a Muslim State, 250—disabilities of non-Muslims, 251—the Canon Law sanctifies plunder and massacre of unbelievers, 255—evil effects of this policy on the condition and character of Muslims, 257—economic decay of the State under Islam, 260—Keyserling on Islam and its effects, 260—formation of nation impossible, 261—toleration illegal according to Muslim Law, 263—Aurangzib's early bigotry, 265—general order for temple destruction, 267—jaziya : its theory, 268—its rate, 270—sternly levied, 271—its yield, 274—custom duties on Hindus doubled, 275—Hindus excluded from public offices, 277—bribes for conversion, 278—melas put down, 279.