Question

What four principles (stavs) did the Mughal rulers follow towards their subjects?

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

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.