Consider the following statements about sulh-i kul : 1. It means 'absolute peace' 2. It provided for freedom of expression to all religions and schools of thought 3. The ideal of sulh-i kul was implemented through state policies Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1,2 and 3
- C.3 only
- D.2 and 3 only
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is B, 1, 2 and 3. Sulh-i kul, Akbar's ideal of absolute peace, gave every faith freedom of expression and was put into practice through state policy.
Abu'l Fazl, Akbar's court historian, described sulh-i kul as the cornerstone of enlightened rule. Under it, all religions and schools of thought had freedom of expression, on the condition that they did not undermine the authority of the state or fight among themselves. The ideal was carried out through state policies: the Mughal nobility was a mix of Iranis, Turanis, Afghans, Rajputs and Deccanis, appointments depended on service and loyalty rather than faith, the pilgrim tax was abolished in 1563 and the jizya in 1564, and officers were instructed to follow tolerance in their administration.
A is wrong because statement 3 is also correct. C is wrong because statements 1 and 2 are also correct. D is wrong because statement 1, the meaning of the term, is correct as well.
Exam tip: sulh-i kul = absolute peace; Abu'l Fazl called it the cornerstone of rule; pilgrim tax abolished 1563, jizya 1564.
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