What was the main objective of Akbar's secularized curriculum?

To prepare students for practical administrative roles and to encourage intellectual curiosity beyond traditional religious dogmas.

Mughal Administration and Social Policy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which of the following Mughal Emperors introduced educational reforms?

Emperor Akbar introduced significant educational reforms by adding secular subjects like Astronomy, Mathematics, and Agriculture to the curriculum. He also promoted the translation of Sanskrit works into Persian.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_2014_72 Ref: Akbar the Great Mogul by Vincent Smith