Question

The impact of Bhakti and Sufi movements is best visible during Akbar's reasons explain?

Answer 1

Akbar was a ruler who practiced religious tolerance and patronized all religions.Infact, the religion he founded Din-i-lahi had aspects of all the major religions.He patronized all those alternate paths that preached religious harmony and brotherhood.Bhakti and Sufi saints preached righteousness and simple religious beliefs in a simple manner to appeal to the common man.Sufi saints were equally revered by Hindus and Muslims and thus, promoted religious harmony and brotherhood.Akbar himself was a devotee of the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer.Most Bhakti and Safi saints like Kabir,Ramananda,Ravidas,Tulsidas,Surdas,Chaitanya,Mirabai and Guru Nanak preached and popularized the movement in the 16th century i.e, during Akbar's reign in various parts of North India.The dargahs and sisilas of the Sufi saints became popular and attracted devotees from all backgrounds in the 16th century.Thus,Akbar's reign was the highest point of the Bhakti and Sufi saints.

Answer 2

Answer:

We can say the impact of the Bhakti and Sufi Movement was best visible during Akbar's reign as taking the following into consideration:

▪︎Akbar was tolerant to all religious faiths. Thus, he enjoyed the loyalty and affection of all sections of the society.

▪︎Akbar ebolished the Jaziya Tax which was imposed on Non-Muslims.

▪︎Akbar's policy of Sulh-I-Kul meant Universal Peace.

▪︎He introduced Din-I-Ilahi in AD 1580 which contained the best principles of all religions.

▪︎One of the gold coins of Akbar's reign show Rama with a bow followed by Sita. On top Ram-Siya is written in Devanagari script.

▪︎Akbar's idea was the establishment of cultural and political unity in his empire.