Option a is the correct answer. Akbar had forsaken Islam. This factor is not conducive in establishing Akbar as a nationalist, because it is not true. Akbar did not abandon Islam, but he adopted a more tolerant and inclusive approach to religion. He respected all faiths and tried to create a harmony among them. He also founded his own religion, called Din-i Ilahi, which was a synthesis of various religious elements. However, this did not mean that he renounced Islam or converted to another religion. He remained a Muslim till his death, and his tomb bears the inscription of the Islamic creed. Important Tips Akbar codified the laws and regulations of his empire in a document called the Ain-i-Akbari. He promoted the Persian language and culture as the official language and culture of his court. He commissioned many works of art and literature, such as the Akbarnama (the biography of Akbar), the Hamzanama (the epic of Hamza), the Razmnama (the Persian translation of the Mahabharata), and the Tarikh-i-Alli (the history of the millennium). He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims, allowed freedom of worship, and held regular debates and discussions on religious matters in his Ibadat Khana. He also sought to learn from other religions, such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Buddhism