INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Having a greatly tolerant attitude toward religion, Akbar preserved Hindu temples. He also began a series of religious debates where Muslim scholars would debate religious matters with Sikhs, Hindus, Carvaka atheists and even Jesuits from the Vatican.

Detailed explanation-2: -Akbar instituted a policy that treated all religions with respect and equality. He made every effort to keep peace and harmony between people of different faiths. In Akbar’s time of rule, the most important step toward religious concord was to treat everyone equally, regardless of their creed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Emperor was raised as an orthodox Muslim, but he was exposed to other religions in his childhood, (Duiker and Spielvogel, 435) making religion was an area of great interest for Akbar. The exposure also makes him a naturally open-minded person (Farooqui, 285).

Detailed explanation-4: -Akbar Religious Policy The policy introduced by Akbar treated every religion with respect and equality. He always tried to maintain peace and harmony between people of different faith. He also founded a new religion called ‘Din-i-Ilahi’ having all the common points from all the religions.