Which among the following ruler of Kashmir abolished Zaziya and Cow Slaughter?

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UPPSC PCS Prelims 2023 General Studies Paper-I (SET - C) (Held On 14 May)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Zain-ul-Abidin

Key PointsZain-ul-Abidin:

Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin (r. 1418–1419, 1420–1470) was the eighth sultan of the Shah Mir dynasty of Kashmir.
He was known by his subjects as Bud Shah (the Great King).
Zain-ul-Abidin earned a name for himself for his policy of religious toleration and public welfare activities.
He abolished Jaziya on the Hindus of Kashmir.
Although he was a Muslim ruler, he banned the slaughter of cows and allowed sati. Hence option 4 is correct
He extended liberal patronage to the Sanskrit language and literature.
He knew Persian, Sanskrit, and Tibetan.
The Mahabharata and Kalhana's Rajatarangini were translated into Persian by his order.
He was known for his religious tolerance.