Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who promulgated Din-i-elahi?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
Din-i-Ilahi (Divine Faith) was an elite syncretic movement that combined the 'good' elements of all religions to promote peace and loyalty to the Emperor.Explanation
Promulgated by Akbar in 1582, it emphasized monotheism and ethical conduct (Ahimsa, piety, and logic). It did not have a scripture or a priestly class and focused on the 'Universal Peace' (Sulh-i-Kul).Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option B is correct. It was the peak of Akbar's religious experimentation after years of debates in the Ibadat Khana.
Logic 2: It remained a small movement with only 18 or 19 formal members (including Birbal) and faded away after Akbar's death.