Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about the religious policies of Akbar?

e0941eee-8636-405d-b594-8623528181ba

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. 1, 3
  2. 1, 2, 3
  3. 2, 4
  4. 1, 2, 3 ,4
Medieval History of India

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.