A History of Agriculture in India v2.c85.s7.t1.2
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c85.s7.t1.2
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Though living so close to Delhi, the Mughal capital, the Jats preserved their independence and were known to the Mughals as troublesome rebels. The leader of the jat rebellion in the time of Aurangzeb was Gokul, the zamindar of Talpat near Mathura. The imperial faujdar who had carried out Aurangzeb's repressive policy with unusual zeal was killed. In the battle which ensued, the imperialists lost 4,000 men, and the rebels 5,000. Never before did the Mughal army suffer such heavy losses.