1 History & Culture · 1.3.9 Mughal empire: rulers

1.3.9.5 Akbar's religious policy: Ibadat Khana, Mahzar and Din-i-Ilahi

Akbar moved from orthodox Sunni practice to a policy of universal peace (sulh-i-kul), tested through open religious debates, the Mahzar of 1579 and a small court fellowship called Din-i-Ilahi.

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  • Ibadat Khana
  • Mahzar
  • Din-i-Ilahi
  • sulh-i-kul
  • Abul Fazl
  • Badauni
  • Maktab Khana
  • jizya

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