Correct option is C
The
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb abolished the celebration of
Nauroz, the Persian New Year festival, during his reign. Aurangzeb's policies were conservative, and he often sought to curtail practices he deemed un-Islamic, including Nauroz celebrations.
Important Key Points:
1. Aurangzeb discontinued Nauroz to enforce a strict Islamic lifestyle.
2. Nauroz had been celebrated by earlier Mughal emperors, including Akbar.
3. The festival symbolizes new beginnings and is rooted in Zoroastrian tradition.
4. Aurangzeb’s reign was marked by conservative religious policies.
5. He restricted various forms of art, music, and festivals considered un-Islamic.
6. His actions contrasted with his predecessors' more liberal policies.
Knowledge Booster:
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Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, embraced Persian culture and celebrated Nauroz.
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Jahangir and
Humayun were patrons of the arts and supported festivals like Nauroz.