Which Mughal Emperor reversed policies of religious freedom

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Which Mughal Emperor reversed policies of religious freedom

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Aurangzeb--as a strict Sunni Muslim, he reversed religious toleration laws in place in the Mughal Empire.

Aurangzeb restricted both non-Muslims and Shi'a Muslims. He viewed anyone not a Sunni as a heretic. He reinstated taxes on non-Muslims and began ruling under Islamic law. Due to these changes Aurangzeb is viewed as a cruel and harsh Mughal leader.