Question

Q. With the reference to the religious policy of Mughals, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 3 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Akbar proclaimed a decree called Mazhar, which made him the sole interpreter of Islamic laws and settler of all disputes between the various muslim sects.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Jahangir continued the sulh-i-kul policy of Akbar.

Statement 3 is correct:

• Aurangzeb was a staunch and orthodox Sunni Muslim in his personal life.
• He created a separate department to enforce moral codes under a high-powered officer called Muhtasib.