17 Questions
What was the purpose of the Sulah Kul policy implemented by Akbar?
To gain acceptance and support from various groups of people in the empire.
During Akbar's reign, what did the Turani amirs desire in contrast to Akbar's wishes?
That the emperor should act according to the wishes of the amirs.
What concessions did Akbar offer the Rajput kings to persuade them to become his amirs?
Economic privileges and significant autonomy.
Were the Rajput kings immediately convinced to become Akbar's amirs after his concessions?
False
Why did Irani and Turani amirs become unhappy when Rajputs and Indian Muslims became amirs?
Due to fear of losing their existing privileges and authority.
Why did Akbar abolish the jeziya tax in 1563?
To strengthen his relationship with Hindu rulers.
Why did Akbar re-impose the jeziya tax in 1575 after abolishing it earlier?
Due to financial problems faced by the empire.
Akbar adopted a new policy of amity between all religions called ______ Kul
Sulah
Akbar had the main religious books of different religions translated into ______
Persian
In the Mughal empire, Akbar's amirs followed different ______
religions
The majority of peasants, craftsmen, and zamindars in Akbar's realm were ______
Hindus
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul aimed at achieving total ______ between all religions
peace
Akbar observed rituals of Hindus, Parsis, and others in his own ______
life
Akbar's artists painted a scene from the ______ showing Krishna's combat with Indra
Mahabharat
Akbar dropped many aspects of Islam that he felt were not ______
correct
Akbar's policy of Sulah Kul was important due to the diverse ______ of the Mughal empire
people
Members of the trading classes following Hindu, Jain, or Parsi religions were present during Akbar's ______
reign
Explore the obstacles faced by Akbar as he attempted to recruit Indian Muslims (Sheikhzadas) as amirs, including issues of authority and cultural differences. Understand how the diversity of the empire affected the establishment of a strong rule in new territories.
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