INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Akbar and his administration?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The House of Worship or the Ibadat Khana was established by Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605 CE) for conducting religious debates and discussions among theologians and professors of different religions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -His policy was based on the principle of Suleh-i-kul (universal peace). Akbar was the first among the emperors of Delhi who pursued such a policy. He directed his officers to follow the policy of religious toleration. Hence option 2 is correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -Akbar’s reforms required a centralized financial system, and, thus, by the side of each provincial governor (sūbadār, later called nawab) was placed a civil administrator (dīwān, or divan) who supervised revenue collection, prepared accounts, and reported directly to the emperor.

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