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Akbar: Sulh-i-kul: 3 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 3
Peace with all
Akbar's policy of sulh-i-kul aimed at harmony among religious communities in a diverse empire.
Stability rested on tolerance.
- IDEA 2 OF 3
Dialogue among faiths
He hosted debates among scholars of many religions at his Ibadat Khana.
Listening across differences informed policy.
- IDEA 3 OF 3
Merit in administration
Akbar's mansabdari system ranked officials by service and capacity, and he abolished the pilgrim tax and jizya.
Inclusive policy can widen a ruler's base of support.
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