The Mughal Empire and Regional Powers · c. 1526–1750 CE
Akbar's Policies and Sulh-i-Kul
The vision of a syncretic empire and the discussions at the Ibadat Khana.
Key Questions
- 1What was the concept of 'Universal Peace' (Sulh-i-Kul)?
- 2How did Abul Fazl describe Akbar's governance in the Akbarnama?
- 3Why did Akbar invite religious leaders of all faiths for discussion?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
CBSE: The Mughal Empire - Class 7
Class: Class 7
Subject: Social Science
Unit: The Mughal Empire and Regional Powers
Period: c. 1526–1750 CE
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