Q. With reference to Emperor Akbar’s religious policy, consider the following statements:
1.Akbar’s philosophy of Sulh-i-Kul promoted universal peace and tolerance across all religions.
2.The Din Ilahi introduced by Akbar was a new religion that replaced Islam in the Mughal Empire.
3.Akbar established a translation department that rendered texts such as the Ramayana, Bible, and Quran into Persian.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Sulh-i-Kul (peace with all) was Akbar’s guiding principle of religious tolerance and harmony, aimed at creating unity in a diverse empire.
- Din Ilahi or Tauhid-i-Ilahi was not a new religion. It was more of a spiritual or Sufistic order and was not intended to replace Islam or impose itself on the population.
- Akbar established a translation department that translated key texts from Sanskrit, Arabic, Greek, etc., into Persian, including the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bible, and Quran.
Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)
