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What was the primary objective of Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith)?
What was the primary objective of Akbar's Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith)?
- To abolish all religious practices
- To combine elements of different faiths (correct)
- To impose Islam on non-Muslim subjects
- To promote Hinduism as the dominant religion
What was the result of Akbar's abolition of the jizya tax?
What was the result of Akbar's abolition of the jizya tax?
- Non-Muslims were treated as second-class citizens
- Non-Muslims were forced to convert to Islam
- Non-Muslims were granted equal rights and status (correct)
- Non-Muslims were forced to leave the empire
What was the purpose of the Jamabandi system?
What was the purpose of the Jamabandi system?
- To classify land into different categories
- To collect land revenue in kind
- To collect land revenue in cash (correct)
- To abolish the Zamindar system
What was the impact of Akbar's land revenue reforms on peasants?
What was the impact of Akbar's land revenue reforms on peasants?
What was the role of Zamindars in Akbar's administration?
What was the role of Zamindars in Akbar's administration?
What was the impact of Akbar's religious tolerance on society?
What was the impact of Akbar's religious tolerance on society?
Study Notes
Akbar's Religious Policy
- Adopted a policy of religious tolerance and acceptance, despite being a Muslim
- Abolished the jizya tax (poll tax) imposed on non-Muslims
- Encouraged interfaith dialogue and discussion through the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship)
- Introduced Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith), a syncretic religion combining elements of different faiths
Akbar's Land Revenue Policy
- Introduced the Dahsala system, calculating land revenue as 1/3 of the total produce
- Established the Jamabandi system, collecting revenue in cash instead of kind
- Classified land into four categories:
- Polaj (fertile, regularly cultivated)
- Parauti (fertile, occasionally cultivated)
- Chachar (barren, occasionally cultivated)
- Banjar (waste land)
- Introduced Zamindars (local nobles) as revenue collectors
Impact of Akbar's Policies
- Promoted harmony among different religious communities through religious tolerance and acceptance
- Increased state revenue, reduced oppression of peasants, and encouraged agriculture through land revenue reforms
- Zamindars became powerful local leaders, playing a crucial role in administration
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Learn about Akbar's reign, including his policies of religious tolerance, abolition of jizya tax, interfaith dialogue, and Din-i-Ilahi. Explore the significance of these policies in Indian history.