History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c45.s8.2
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c45.s8.2
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v3.c45.s8.2
The officially avowed policy in reimposing the *jaziya* was to increase the number of Muslims by putting pressure on the Hindus.† As the contemporary observer Manucci noticed, ‘‘Many Hindus who were unable to pay turned Muhammadan, to obtain relief from the insults of the collectors......Aurangzib rejoices that by such exactions these Hindus will be forced into embracing the Muhammadan faith.’’ (*Storia*, ii. 234, iv. 117.)