What was the limitation of freedom under Sulh-i-Kul?

Subjects were free to practice their religion as long as they didn't undermine state power or incite civil conflict.

Ideology of the Mughal State

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: 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.

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.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

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ID: 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.

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.

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.