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question 4 (6.25 points)
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the mughal empire ruled over a population made up of many different faiths, including muslims, hindus, sikhs, and others.
how did akbars policies toward religion differ from those of later rulers like aurangzeb?
a) akbar promoted tolerance, while aurangzeb enforced stricter islamic law.
b) akbar focused only on money, while aurangzeb emphasized culture.
c) akbar banned art, while aurangzeb built temples.
d) akbar encouraged holy war, while aurangzeb chose peace.

Explanation:

Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance. He abolished the jizya (a tax on non - Muslims), married Hindu princesses, and engaged in religious discussions with scholars of different faiths. On the other hand, Aurangzeb was a more orthodox ruler. He re - imposed the jizya, destroyed many Hindu temples, and enforced stricter Islamic law (sharia) in the Mughal Empire.

• Option b is incorrect as Akbar's policies were not just about money. He was interested in cultural and religious integration. Aurangzeb's focus was more on religious orthodoxy rather than just culture.
• Option c is wrong. Akbar was a patron of art (e.g., the construction of Fatehpur Sikri had elaborate art and architecture). Aurangzeb, on the contrary, was not known for building temples.
• Option d is incorrect. Akbar was not an advocate of holy war (jihad) in the sense of aggressive religious war. Aurangzeb, through his policies like the re - imposition of jizya and temple destruction, can be seen as having a more confrontational approach rather than peace in terms of religious relations.

Answer:

A. Akbar promoted tolerance, while Aurangzeb enforced stricter Islamic law.