Practicing Success
Who among the following initiated 'Din-i-Ilahi'? |
Babur Humayun Jahangir Akbar |
Akbar |
The correct answer is Option 4- Akbar The Mughal emperor Akbar initiated Din-i-Ilahi, which means "Divine Faith". It was a syncretic religion that combined elements of Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity. Akbar founded Din-i-Ilahi in 1582, and it continued to exist until his death in 1605. Akbar was a tolerant and open-minded ruler, and he was interested in learning about different religions. He also believed that a common religion would help to unify his diverse empire. Din-i-Ilahi was an attempt to create such a religion. Din-i-Ilahi was not a popular religion, and it only had a small number of followers. However, it was significant because it showed Akbar's commitment to religious tolerance and his desire to create a unified empire. |