Volume : 8, Issue : 4, APR 2022

RELIGIOUS POLICY OF AKBAR'S AND RELEVANCY IN MODERN INDIA

TIPU SULTAN

Abstract

After Humayun’s death his eldest son Akbar was barely thirteen years old. Nevertheless, he was a precocious and intrepid youth who, along with his Regent, Bairam Khan was encamped in Punjab, in pursuit of Sikandar Sur who adamantly continued to claim the imperial throne for himself. Akbar's religious views were characterized by tolerance, inclusivity, and a desire to foster harmony among different faiths. His policies had a lasting impact on Indian society, and here's how his views are relevant in modern India. Akbar's policy of religious tolerance was a cornerstone of his reign, reflecting his visionary leadership in fostering harmony within the diverse Mughal Empire. This approach was not just morally driven but also a strategic move to consolidate power across a multicultural and multi-faith society. The framework for this research work will be a historical study focused on the policies on interfaith harmony adopted by Akbar the Great as well as the political and socio-cultural factors led to the inspiration of turning his court as a center for inter faith harmony and inter religious dialogue.  A detailed analysis of relate secondary antecedents such as books, journals, articles and other online elements. The sources selected here are based on their reliability and Impact of Akbar’s Policies on Modern India.

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