7. My father always associated with the learned of every creed and religion, especially with
Pandits and the learned of India, and although he was illiterate ... from his conversations
with the learned and wise, no one could take him to be illiterate!
a. Which Mughal Emperor is being referred to in the above paragraph?
b. What did this Mughal Emperor build to further his interest in learning about different religions?
c. What was the religious path suggested by this Mughal Emperor?
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Answer:
a) Akabar the Jo religions nhi mante the
Answer:
a) Akbar is being referred to in the paragraph.
b) Akbar was interested in learning about different religions. He built the Ibadat Khana (Hall of Worship) at Fatherpur Sikri. He held debates and discussions with the religious teachers of all religions.
c) After interacting with people of different religions for many years, Akbar concluded that all religions preach the message of love, respect and peace. He felt that if the common ideals of all religions could form a new creed his subjects would benefit from it. Therefore he suggested a religious path called "Din-i-ilahi", religion of one God. Some historians say that "Din-i-ilahi" is very similar to Ashoka's policy of "Dhamma". Akbar discouraged the killing of animals. It did not have any rituals, sacred books, priests or place of worship. Very few people accepted it. "Din-i-ilahi" faded after Akbar