Akbar's Religious and Land Revenue Policies
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Peasants were relieved of their tax burden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Zamindars in Akbar's administration?

    <p>Zamindars were responsible for collecting taxes from peasants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Akbar's religious tolerance on society?

    <p>It promoted harmony among different religious communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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