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war to Islam. His Hindu wives were allowed to have complete religious freedom. Akbar got
Gita, Ramayana and Bible translated into Persian. This shows his acceptance of the other
religious belief and ideas. Akbar celebrated festivals like Deepawali and Basant Panchami.
Thus, from the very beginning, he tried to promote equal rights for all citizens, irrespective
of their religious beliefs. According to Akbar’s biographer Abul Fazal, Akbar believed in the
principle of Sulh-i-kul or peace to all. He believed that a true ruler is like a father towards
his subjects. It is the duty of the ruler to maintain peace and harmony in society by doing
impartial and just to all without any distinction of creed or sect. The principles of religious
toleration set up by Akbar was also followed by his successor, Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
In the new city, that Akbar built at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra, he built a hall called Ibadatkhana
or the hall of prayer. Here, he welcomed scholars of all religions—Hindu priests, Jain monks,
Buddhists and Christian missionaries, for religious discussion. Akbar tried to combine the
good points of all religions into a single faith called Din-i-Ilahi.
It is for these magnificient achievements that Akbar is called ‘Akbar the Great’. Through
his wise policies he provided a strong foundation for the Mughal empire.
RajPut PoliCy
To make the powerful Rajput chiefs his allies, Akbar married a number of Rajput princess such
as the princess of Amber. He also gave the Rajputs high posts in his army and government.
Raja Todarmal was made the finance minister. Raja Bhagwan Das of Amber and his son Man
Singh were granted high ranks in the army.
Now I Know :
Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire of India.
Humayun built Dinpanah at Delhi as his second capital.
Sher Shah built the grand trunk road from Sonargaon to Attock.
Akbar’s court shone with the talent and brilliance of the nine gems or Navaratnas.
James-I sent captain Hawkins and Sir Thomas Roe to Jahangir’s court to get concession in trade for English.
Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaj Mahal.
Aurangzeb was called as Zinda Pir, the real saint.
Akbar’s land revenue system continued till the end of the Mughal Empire.
(Assessment of Learning Outcome)
A. Tick () the correct option :
1. Babur was the king of Farghana in :
(a) Pakistan (b) Afghanistan (c) Iran (d) Nepal
2. Humayun’s tomb is situated in:
(a) Delhi (b) Ranchi (c) Agra (d) None of these
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