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Which was NOT a reform that Akbar introduced to India?
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He made Sanskrit the official language of the empire.
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He welcomed Hindus at court and in the government.
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He lowered taxes.
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He abolished forcible conversions.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although Akbar did not issue a formal decree prohibiting the practise of Sati, he strongly discouraged it.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -He appointed Rajputs and Hindus, amongst others, as high officials in his court. He included different sections of soldiers to strengthen the army. He formulated the ideology of Din-i-Ilahi by inculcating the the idea of Sulh-Kul or “Peace to all".
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