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1. 1.

   How did Aurangzeb ascend the throne?
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   Name the taxes that were banned by Akbar but reinforced by Aurangzeb. Why do you think they were reimposed? State your opinion.
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   Trace the long-drawn struggle between the Sikhs and the Mughals since the reign of Jahangir. What were the reasons behind this struggle?
4. 4.

   What does Khalsa mean? Who organised it and why?
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   What is meant by the term 'ashtapradhan'? Under which ruler they assumed power in administrative system?
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   What is meant by the terms 'chauth' and 'sardeshmukhi' ?