Aurangzeb rejected the proposal and opined, ‘What connection have earthly affairs with religion? And what right have administrative works to meddle with bigotry? “For you is your religion and for me is mine.” If this rule [suggested by you] were established, it would be my duty to extirpate all the (Hindu) Rajahs and their followers. Wise men disapprove of the removal from office of able officers.’
