The Mughal emperor who is most notably associated with the imposition of Islamic law (Sharia) in his empire was Aurangzeb. Reigning from 1658 to 1707, Aurangzeb sought to implement a more orthodox interpretation of Islam and reinstated certain Islamic laws and practices that had been relaxed or abandoned by his predecessors. His policies included the reintroduction of the jizya tax on non-Muslims and the prohibition of certain practices deemed un-Islamic, reflecting his commitment to a more conservative Islamic governance.