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Which of the following Mughal emperors commissioned the compilation of the comprehensive legal code known as 'Fatawa-e-Alamgiri'?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb commissioned the Fatawa-e-Alamgiri, a massive compilation of Islamic law prepared by prominent jurists to standardize judicial administration across his empire. Earlier emperors like Akbar favored a more pluralistic approach and patronized different administrative texts like the Ain-i-Akbari. Mughal administrative history and cultural patronage are standard topics in historical evaluations.
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