Q. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned music and dancing?
Answer: Aurangzeb
Notes: In 1668, Aurangzeb banned music and dancing, enforcing strict Islamic principles. He issued a decree against musical performances, destroyed instruments, and forced Tansen's descendants to abandon their art. This ended Mughal patronage of the arts, leading to the decline of miniature painting and a cultural shift from previous liberal policies. Musicians who renounced their craft received stipends.

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