Abul Fazal describes the ideal of Sulh- i -Kul (absolute peace) as the cornerstone of Akbar enlightened rule”. Support the statement with few examples.
Answer.
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
