Sulh- I -kul policy of Akbar
(i) Different ethnic and religious communities had freedom of expression but on condition that they did not undermine the authority of the state or fight among themselves.
(ii) He ensured that justice and peace.
(iii) The nobility was comprised of Iranis, Turanis, Afghans,Rajputs, Deccanis, etc who were given positions and awards based on merit and services.
(iv) . Akbar abolished the tax on pilgrimage /Jjizya
(v) He gave grants to support and maintain religious buildings
(vi) He celebrated festivals like Id, Shab-i-barat and Holi
(vii) He invited Jesuit mission for religious discussions.
(viii)Any other relevant point (Any six points)
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‘The officer cops of the Mughals
(i) The Mughal nobility was comprised of Iranis, Turanis, Afghans,Rajputs, Deccanis, etc
(ii) The Mughal nobility were the main pillars of Mughal state
(iii) The Mughal nobility was chosen from different groups, both religiously and ethnicity to ensure a balance of power between the various groups.
(iv) They were described as guldasta or a bouquet of flowers in the official chronicles
(v) It signified their unity, held together by loyalty towards the Mughal emperor.
(vi) All nobles were ranked or were allotted mansabs comprising of zat and sawar
(vii) The nobles were also required to perform military service for the emperor
(viii)Any other relevant point. (Any six points)
