What was the core of Akbar's 'Sulh-i-Kul' policy?

It was the principle of 'Absolute Peace', where the state maintained neutrality toward all religions and focused on administrative justice.

Philosophies of Kingship

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Exam Year

2009

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ID: MED_MUG_2009_80 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Which emperor may be called 'an enlightened despot'?

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Emperor Akbar is considered an 'enlightened despot' because he exercised absolute power to implement progressive social and religious reforms, such as the abolition of Jizya and the promotion of religious tolerance.