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What was the purpose of the Sulah Kul policy implemented by Akbar?
What was the purpose of the Sulah Kul policy implemented by Akbar?
- To centralize all power with the emperor.
- To gain acceptance and support from various groups of people in the empire. (correct)
- To declare war on neighboring kingdoms.
- To abolish all taxes in the empire.
During Akbar's reign, what did the Turani amirs desire in contrast to Akbar's wishes?
During Akbar's reign, what did the Turani amirs desire in contrast to Akbar's wishes?
- That the amirs should run their jagirs in accordance with the wishes of the emperor.
- That the amirs should have the same rights as the emperor.
- That the emperor should act according to the wishes of the amirs. (correct)
- That all power should remain with the emperor.
What concessions did Akbar offer the Rajput kings to persuade them to become his amirs?
What concessions did Akbar offer the Rajput kings to persuade them to become his amirs?
- Military dominance and control over their kingdoms.
- Political power over other amirs in his empire.
- Economic privileges and significant autonomy. (correct)
- Religious freedom and social reforms.
Were the Rajput kings immediately convinced to become Akbar's amirs after his concessions?
Were the Rajput kings immediately convinced to become Akbar's amirs after his concessions?
Why did Irani and Turani amirs become unhappy when Rajputs and Indian Muslims became amirs?
Why did Irani and Turani amirs become unhappy when Rajputs and Indian Muslims became amirs?
Why did Akbar abolish the jeziya tax in 1563?
Why did Akbar abolish the jeziya tax in 1563?
Why did Akbar re-impose the jeziya tax in 1575 after abolishing it earlier?
Why did Akbar re-impose the jeziya tax in 1575 after abolishing it earlier?
Akbar adopted a new policy of amity between all religions called ______ Kul
Akbar adopted a new policy of amity between all religions called ______ Kul
Akbar had the main religious books of different religions translated into ______
Akbar had the main religious books of different religions translated into ______
In the Mughal empire, Akbar's amirs followed different ______
In the Mughal empire, Akbar's amirs followed different ______
The majority of peasants, craftsmen, and zamindars in Akbar's realm were ______
The majority of peasants, craftsmen, and zamindars in Akbar's realm were ______
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul aimed at achieving total ______ between all religions
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul aimed at achieving total ______ between all religions
Akbar observed rituals of Hindus, Parsis, and others in his own ______
Akbar observed rituals of Hindus, Parsis, and others in his own ______
Akbar's artists painted a scene from the ______ showing Krishna's combat with Indra
Akbar's artists painted a scene from the ______ showing Krishna's combat with Indra
Akbar dropped many aspects of Islam that he felt were not ______
Akbar dropped many aspects of Islam that he felt were not ______
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul was important due to the diverse ______ of the Mughal empire
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul was important due to the diverse ______ of the Mughal empire
Members of the trading classes following Hindu, Jain, or Parsi religions were present during Akbar's ______
Members of the trading classes following Hindu, Jain, or Parsi religions were present during Akbar's ______
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