Question

Policy of religious tolerance and matrimonial alliances brought stability to the mughal empire, though efficient administration also proved vital to it.what do u think we can do to ensure religious harmony and avoid communal differences to make peace in the society and make it a healthy place to live in.

Answer 1

Religious policy of the Mughul emperors, from Babur to Aurangzeb, has provided an ideal for the ruling class of India, viz., the ruling class of India should pursue a policy of religious toleration and equality. Babur and Humayun had no time to pursue a clear-cut religious policy.

Akbar followed the policy of religious toleration and also attempted for the cultural unity of India. His policy won him the favour of the majority of his subjects. He, therefore, succeeded in strengthening the Mughul empire.

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Jahangir and Shah Jahan pursued the same religious policy in principle though sometimes differing in details. Aurangzeb reversed the policy of Akbar and tried to establish the supremacy of Islam in India. He failed in his attempt.

The failure of his religious policy contributed towards his failure and disintegration of the Mughul empire after his death. This provides a lesson to the Indian ruling class that religious intolerance is against the religious spirit, culture and way of life of the majority of the Indians. Therefore, the policy of religious intolerance can never bring about successful result in India.