Question

How did mughal rulers create policies to keep the entire country united?

Answer 1

Akbar is remembered for his liberal ideas and religious policy. He advocated a policy of mutual understanding and reconciliation among followers of different faiths and equality of all religions. He founded a new religion known as ‘Din-i-Ilahi’ based on the common points of all religions.

Main policies  undertaken for religious harmony were as follows:

1. Equal treatment with subjects of all faiths.

2. Abolition of ‘Jazia’ and other taxes imposed on the Hindus.

3. Matrimonial alliances with Hindu families.

4. Employment of Hindus at higher posts.

5. Freedom of worship to all.

6. Founding a new religion based on the common points of all religions.