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During the reign of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire faced numerous rebellions from groups like the Jats, Satnamis, Sikhs, and Marathas. Historian Irfan Habib views these as peasant uprisings caused by increased economic exploitation from the Mughal land revenue and tax systems, as well as administrative problems and a degenerated bureaucracy. However, these movements were also influenced by regional and religious identities and involved resistance from zamindars and local leaders, so they cannot be viewed sole
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