Which Sultan was reputed to be 'Akbar of Kashmir'?

64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018

A. Sultan Shamsuddin Shah
B. Sultan Qutbuddin
C. Sultan Sikandar
D. Sultan Zainul Abidin
E. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer: Sultan Zainul Abidin

Option d is the correct answer. Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin (r. 1418-1419, 1420-1470) was the eighth sultan of the Shah Mir dynasty of Kashmir. He was known by his subjects as Bud Shah (the Great King). He was reputed as the 'Akbar of Kashmir'. He was known for his religious tolerance, public welfare initiatives, and policies that aimed at fostering harmony among different religious and cultural groups. Zain-ul-Abidin abolished the Jaziya tax on Hindus, allowed the construction of temples, and supported Sanskrit literature. He was recognized as a great ruler who provided peace, prosperity, and benevolent rule during his reign in Kashmir.

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