WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mughals were Muslims who ruled a country with a large Hindu majority. However for much of their empire they allowed Hindus to reach senior government or military positions.

Detailed explanation-2: -State religion: Sunni Islam (Hanafi) Din-i Ilahi (1582–1605)

Detailed explanation-3: -Sikhism is an ethical monotheism fusing elements of Hinduism and Islam. It was founded by Nanak (1469-1539), a mystic who believed that God transcends religious distinctions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because Muslims were a decided minority in Mughal India, Akbar decided early in his career to conciliate the Hindu majority. In 1563, he abolished the pilgrimage tax on Hindus, the next year he eliminated the jiziya (canonical head tax on non-Muslims), and in 1565, he gave a land grant to a Hindu temple.

Detailed explanation-5: -Religion governed commerce, taxation, security and various other benefits necessary for people of that age and that’s the reason that the main focus of this article is on the religious policies of the Mughals.

Detailed explanation-6: -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.