Akbar, 1556–1605 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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What were Akbar's 4 religious policy foundations?
What were Akbar's 4 religious policy foundations?
Amity, equity, kindness, tolerance
Jizya
Jizya
Tax on permanent non-Muslim subjects
Akbar's action on Jizya
Akbar's action on Jizya
Abolished it
5 religions Akbar was curious about
5 religions Akbar was curious about
Hinduism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Christianity
Din-i-Ilahi
Din-i-Ilahi
Akbar's new religion based on good points of all religions
Navaratna
Navaratna
Akbar's nine gems who served as advisors
Hindu scriptures translated to Persian
Hindu scriptures translated to Persian
Vedas, Ramayana, Gita, Mahabharata
Animal slaughter Akbar prohibited
Animal slaughter Akbar prohibited
Cows (sacred to Hindus)
Result of Akbar's Hindu policies (coexistence)
Result of Akbar's Hindu policies (coexistence)
Hindus & Muslims peacefully coexisted
Akbar's position in Mughal Empire
Akbar's position in Mughal Empire
Third Mughal emperor (son of Humayun, grandson of Babur)