HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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Question
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Akbar got the support of the Hindus because he did all of the following steps EXCEPT
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Created tradition of religious freedom
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Married Hindu princess
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Put taxes on Hindus
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Allowed Hindus to hold government offices
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Jizya was abolished by the third Mughal emperor Akbar, in 1579.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Akbar was a leader of unusual abilities. Although a Muslim, he won the support of Hindu subjects through the policy of toleration. He opened government jobs to Hindus of all castes and treated Hindu princes as his partners in ruling his vast empire. He ended the tax on non-Muslims and married a Hindu princess.
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