The Mughal period was a Brahmin period ??

The Mughal period was a Brahmin period ??
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- The aim is not to hurt brahmin's feeling
- but factually it is true
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When and where?
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Mughal Kaal (1526–1857), India
Brahmins dominated administration, religion and education.
This time was truly an era of social and economic upliftment of Brahmins.

Irwin, "The Administration of the Mughals
", 1963
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Why is it called Brahmin period?
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Brahmins were given high administrative posts like ministers, judges and accountants in the Mughals rule.
They dominated policy making, revenue and the judicial system.

Abul Fazl, "Ain-i-Akbari", 1590

Economic dominance:
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Brahmins had rights in land, land and revenue collection.
They got social power from money and property.

Faruqui, "Princes of the Mughal Empire", 2002

Religious rights:
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Economic and social support in temple construction and sacrifices.
Never religious persecution.
Brahmins also got freedom and respect from Jajia.

Eleanor Zelliot, From Untouchable to Dalit, 1986

Education and knowledge:
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Protection of Sanskrit and theology, control of administrative books.
Brahmins dominated both education and administration.

Chandra, Medieval India, 2005

Protection and Respect:
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Mughal government gave Brahmins highest place in government and society.

Abul Fazl, Ain-i-Akbari, 1590

Political dominance:
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Participation in revenue, justice and administration made them stronger in society.
Despite Mughal power, "Dominance of Brahmins was paramount".

Irwin, The Administration of the Mughals, 1963

The conclusion:
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Even though political power was in the hands of Mughals,
Social, economic and religious dominance was of Brahmins.

That's why historians really call it
"Brahmin Kaal".

Written by: Bharat Patra, kendujhar, (Odisha)