Question

tell about the Akbar's religious poloicies​

Answer 1

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• The religious policy of Akbar was a liberal and enlightened one, guided by a desire to unite the diverse races of India into one nation.

• In 1575 CE, he constructed Ibadat Khana or the Hall of Prayer at his new capital, Fatehpur Sikri for discussions on religious and spiritual topics.

• He invited scholars of various religions such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and even atheists and conducted religious debates in the Ibadat Khana.

• They discussed their religious beliefs and explained the principles and teachings of their respective religions to Akbar.

• Akbar strongly believed in the policy of sulh-i-kul meaning universal peace or ‘peace to all’.

• The discussions held in Ibadat Khana convinced him that all religions had a number of good things ; all religions lead to the same goal and he found a basic unity in different faiths.

• Eventually in 1582 CE, these discussions and debates resulted in the formation of a new religion, Din-i-ilahi or divine faith.

• It was a blend of the religious ideas of all the major religions acceptable to all communities in order to promote universal brotherhood.

• He did not insist anyone to follow this new religion.

Answer 2

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Religious Policy of Akbar: Akbar is known for his liberal ideas and liberal religious policy. He adopted a policy of mutual understanding and reconciliation among followers of different faiths and equality of all religions. He tried to harmonize the relations.