Despite his orthodox policies, the Mughal army under Aurangzeb had the maximum number of Hindu generals (Mansabdars). This was a structural necessity for governing his vastly expanded empire, particularly due to the long, sustained military campaigns in the Deccan. The percentage of Hindus in the nobility reached its peak under his rule. The correct answer is (B) Aurangzeb.
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The Mughal army under Emperor Aurangzeb structurally relied on the greatest number of Hindu nobles or Mansabdars, compared to any previous Mughal ruler. By the latter half of his reign, Hindus comprised close to 31 percent of the total nobility. This increase was not due to liberal policies, but rather the sheer necessity of integrating the Maratha and Deccan aristocracy following the expansion of the empire, highlighting the administrative realities of governing the massive Mughal state.