GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Mughal Empire of India practice what religion?
A
Hinduism
B
Judaism
C
Islam
D
Christianity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The emperors all identified themselves as Muslim, patrilineally descended from Timur (1336–1405, a.k.a. Tamerlane), the Sunni Turkish conqueror of Central Asia. Each individual Mughal emperor developed his own religious beliefs and expressions within what he considered true Islam.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Mughals of Uttar Pradesh belong to the Sunni sects, with the majority belonging to the Sunni Hanafi sect. Sunni Mughals are usually orthodox in their religious outlook.

Detailed explanation-3: -Islam continued to be the religion of the state during the Mughal period. The Shiah, the Sunnis, the Khojas and the Sufis were its significant branches. In comparison to Snnis and Shias the Sufis were liberal in their religious outlook and they emphasized Bhakti and love of god.

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