Question

Examine the idea of Sulh-i-Kul as the cornerstone of Akbar's enlighted
rule. Any eight points

8 marks
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Answer 1

Abu'l Fazl described the ideal of Sulh-i-kul as the corner stone of enlightened rule: (i) In sulh-i-Kul all religions and schools of thought had freedom of expression but on condition that they did not undermine the authority of the state or flight among themselves.