According to 'sulh-i kul', what was the condition laid for 'freedom of expression' for all religions and schools of thought?

A- They should not say anything about Islam.
B- They should not undermine the authority of the state.
C- They should not fight among themselves.
D- They should discuss all the points only in Persian.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B and C only

The correct answer is Option 2 - B and C only

The correct statements are:

B- They should not undermine the authority of the state.
C- They should not fight among themselves.

(Statements A and D are INCORRECT)

A- They should not say anything about Islam.
D- They should discuss all the points only in Persian.

Abu’l Fazl describes the ideal of sulh-i kul (absolute peace) as the cornerstone of enlightened rule. In sulh-i kul all religions and schools of thought had freedom of expression but on the condition that they did not undermine the authority of the state or fight among themselves. The ideal of sulh-i kul was implemented through state policies – the nobility under the Mughals was a composite one comprising Iranis, Turanis, Afghans, Rajputs, and Deccanis – all of whom were given positions and awards purely on the basis of their service and loyalty to the king. Further, Akbar abolished the tax on pilgrimage in 1563 and jizya in 1564 as the two were based on religious discrimination. Instructions were sent to officers of the empire to follow the precept of sulh-i kul in administration.