Question

Akbar's philosophy of secularism had helped him to gain loyalty of his subjects and further helped in expansion of his territories - How? Comment to justify the statement.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Akbar realised that to expand and consolidate the Mughal Empire he needed the support of smaller kingdom specially Rajputs.He trued to gain Rajput loyalty in many ways like:-

1 Through Matrimonial alliance - He married many Rajput princess

2 High position to Rajput - Raja Todar Mal was his revenue minister, Raja Mansingh and Birbal were in his court.

3 Abolished the tax imposed on Hindus

4 Stopped the practice of forcible converting people to Islam

Answer 2

Akbar's philosophy of secularism had helped him to gain the loyalty of his subjects and further helped in the expansion of his territories in various ways:

• Akbar realised that he required the backing of minor kingdoms, particularly Rajputs, to extend and strengthen the Mughal Empire.
• He attempted to acquire Rajput loyalty in a variety of ways, including, matrimonial alliance. He married a number of Rajput princesses.
• Raja Todar Mal served as his revenue minister, and Raja Mansingh and Birbal were in his court.
• The tax on Hindus was abolished.
• He put an end to the practice of forcing people to convert to Islam.