What practical order did Akbar issue under Hari Vijay Suri's influence?

He prohibited the slaughter of animals and birds for six months of the year and during important Jain holy days.

Inter-religious Dialogue in Mughals

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2002

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ID: MED_MUG_2002_103 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

The Jain monk who stayed for a few years in the Court of Akbar and was honoured with the title of Jagadguru was-

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Hari Vijay Suri was the Jain monk honored with the title 'Jagadguru' by Emperor Akbar. His teachings led Akbar to adopt vegetarianism and ban animal slaughter on several days of the year.