Conclusion Of Akbar, The King Of The Mughal Empire
Conclusion
Being a statesman, Akbar came to terms with the fact that if he wants to strengthen his state then he probably should make himself the king of the minority of population of the state which was Muslims, as well as he should get the empathy and benevolence of all sections especially including the major section, Hindu, who were in majority of population of country. Akbar, because of his open-mindedness and religious tolerance, adopted the policy of Sulah-e-Kul in religion. He provided the same respect to all kinds of the religions. He believed that there was full religious freedom to all religions, freedom of worship, freedom to construct churches and temples. He removed the pilgrimage tax and jizya. Before there was the distinction …show more content…
He also comprehended that if he wanted to build and last an empire in the foreign land, then it can only be possible with the cooperation of the both Hindu and the Muslim. The only purpose to adopt a new religious policy is for the sole purpose of the political up building. Another political reason is that around India, the Afghan chiefs in Bengal and Bihar were in rebellion. However, the governor of Kabul showed hostility towards Akbar. Because of this, the position of Akbar became shaky in India. Therefore, it became necessary for Akbar to adopt the policy of religious toleration towards Hindus. Apart from that, Akbar was greatly influenced by his mother, Mir Abdul Latif who was also his tutor, and his advisor Bairam Khan. Those personalities were responsible for liberalizing his …show more content…
Thus he adopted a new policy of religious tolerance which he considered to be right.
However some of the narrow-minded persons among the Muslims were against the religious policy of liberalism and religious toleration of Akbar. In their view, failing to oppose other religions was as same as neglecting Islam. Akbar himself started an inquiry for checking the conduct and character of the Qazis and the Ulema and other religious scholars and anyone who were found unworthy were dispossessed of their grants or their offices. That step caused additional discontent. Usage of meat was restricted by Akbar on certain days in the year and that was considered as a violation of the principles of
Being a statesman, Akbar came to terms with the fact that if he wants to strengthen his state then he probably should make himself the king of the minority of population of the state which was Muslims, as well as he should get the empathy and benevolence of all sections especially including the major section, Hindu, who were in majority of population of country. Akbar, because of his open-mindedness and religious tolerance, adopted the policy of Sulah-e-Kul in religion. He provided the same respect to all kinds of the religions. He believed that there was full religious freedom to all religions, freedom of worship, freedom to construct churches and temples. He removed the pilgrimage tax and jizya. Before there was the distinction …show more content…
He also comprehended that if he wanted to build and last an empire in the foreign land, then it can only be possible with the cooperation of the both Hindu and the Muslim. The only purpose to adopt a new religious policy is for the sole purpose of the political up building. Another political reason is that around India, the Afghan chiefs in Bengal and Bihar were in rebellion. However, the governor of Kabul showed hostility towards Akbar. Because of this, the position of Akbar became shaky in India. Therefore, it became necessary for Akbar to adopt the policy of religious toleration towards Hindus. Apart from that, Akbar was greatly influenced by his mother, Mir Abdul Latif who was also his tutor, and his advisor Bairam Khan. Those personalities were responsible for liberalizing his …show more content…
Thus he adopted a new policy of religious tolerance which he considered to be right.
However some of the narrow-minded persons among the Muslims were against the religious policy of liberalism and religious toleration of Akbar. In their view, failing to oppose other religions was as same as neglecting Islam. Akbar himself started an inquiry for checking the conduct and character of the Qazis and the Ulema and other religious scholars and anyone who were found unworthy were dispossessed of their grants or their offices. That step caused additional discontent. Usage of meat was restricted by Akbar on certain days in the year and that was considered as a violation of the principles of