Question

question 9 (6.25 points) listen although the islamic empires shared the same faith, they enforced religion in different ways. which empire strictly required its citizens to follow one branch of islam? (select all that apply.) a) mughal empire under akbar b) safavid empire c) ottoman empire (early years) d) mughal empire under aurangzeb

Explanation:

• Safavid Empire: Made Shi'a Islam the official state religion and enforced it strictly.
• Ottoman Empire (early years): Promoted Sunni Islam and had a system that integrated religion into governance, expecting a certain level of adherence.
• Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb: Was more orthodox in his Islamic practices compared to Akbar. He imposed Islamic laws more strictly.
• Mughal Empire under Akbar: Followed a policy of religious tolerance, so he did not strictly require one branch of Islam.

Answer:

B. Safavid Empire, C. Ottoman Empire (early years), D. Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb