Under this empire, the ninth Sikh guru was executed after refusing to perform a miracle. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this Muslim empire, whose sixth emperor, Aurangzeb, has been linked with persecution of religious minorities. This empire was also led by Akbar the Great.
ANSWER: Mughal Empire
[10e] Aurangzeb reintroduced one form of this policy known as the jizya, levied on non-Muslim subjects. Feudal lords called Zamindars helped implement this economic policy, which involves collecting inland revenue.
ANSWER: taxation [or taxing]
[10h] Aurangzeb warred against this other Indian polity, founded by Shivaji. This polity was defeated by the Durrani Empire at the Third Battle of Panipat.
ANSWER: Maratha Confederacy [or Maratha Empire]
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