Question

What was the basic idea of sulh-i-kul?

• A. The idea of surveying areas for cultivation
• B. The idea of appointing mansabdars
• C. The idea of marrying into Rajput family
• D. The idea of tolerance that did not discriminate among people of different religions

Answer 1

The correct option is D The idea of tolerance that did not discriminate among people of different religions

Instructions:

• Fatehpur - Akbar held important religious discussions with different religious scholars
• He was interested to bring together people from diverse faiths which led to the idea of sul-i-kul
  • It means universal peace
  • No discrimination among people based on religion
  • Focussed on a universally acceptable system of ethics
  • Emperor would work for the welfare of his subjects irrespective of their religion.

Solution: D. The idea of tolerance that did not discriminate among people of different religions