Ideology of the Mughal State
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2020
Evidence Source
LinkID: MED_MUG_2020_124 Ref: Abu'l Fazl, Ain-i-Akbari
Consider the following statements about sulh-i kul :
1. It means 'absolute peace'.
2. It provided freedom of expression to all religions.
3. The ideal was implemented through state policies.
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Correct Option: B
Sulh-i-Kul was Akbar's policy of 'Absolute Peace' that promoted religious tolerance and freedom of expression. It was implemented as a formal state policy to unify the diverse Mughal Empire.