Although taken aback by the beauty of Kashmir and its gardens, which of the following emperors decreed in his 6 th regnal year that no king should visit there unless on military or administrative business, as he believed that the pursuit of pleasure was the inadequate reason for going to Kashmir ?
Aurangzeb
Although deeply impressed by the beauty of Kashmir and its famous gardens, Aurangzeb issued an order in his 6th regnal year that:
- no king should visit Kashmir merely for pleasure,
- and that visits should occur only for:
- military purposes,
- or administrative necessity.
Aurangzeb believed that indulgence in pleasure was not a sufficient reason for royal travel.
Historical Significance
This reflects:
- Aurangzeb’s austere and orthodox personality,
- His contrast with earlier Mughal emperors like:
- Jahangir and
- Shah Jahan,
who frequently visited Kashmir for recreation and enjoyment.
Important Questions from Policies under Delhi Sultanate and Mughals
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- Consider the following statements about iqta:
(a) Iqta-i tamlik were hereditary in which the iqta was almost considered the private property of the grantee.
(b) Iqta-i mustaghall were not hereditary and were initially both administrative and military in nature.
(c) Iqta-i wajahi were personal grants in which neither the administrative nor military aspect was emphasised.
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