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Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about the religious policies of Akbar?
Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about the religious policies of Akbar?
1) Akbar banned the forced conversion.
2) Akbar abolished pilgrim tax on Hindu.
3) Jazia tax was abolished.
4) He founded a new religion.
- 1, 3
- 1, 2, 3
- 2, 4
- 1, 2, 3 ,4
Answer: D
Explanation
Akbar is known for his liberal ideas and liberal religious policy. He adopted a policy of mutual understanding and reconciliation among followers of different faiths and equality of all religions. He tried to harmonize the relations. He founded a new religion known as "Din-i-Ilahi" based on the common points of all religions.