The correct answer of the given question above would be option A: the aristocracy. The group that paid the least taxes under the old regime are the aristocracy. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for. Have a great day ahead!
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C) An attempt to gain support for Punjab Independence
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In the above context picture is that the Sikhs wanted the Punjab region to break away from India and develope as an Independent country and to call attention to their protest they occupied the Golden Temple.
No one has the right to control you but politically speaking you can be made to obey laws given by your countries government.
B. Other two don't make sense.