History • Medieval IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the religious policies and theological debates during the Mughal period: 1. Akbar instituted the 'Ibadat Khana' (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri, initially for theological discussions among Sunni ulema, later opening it to Shia theologians, Christians, Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Jains. 2. Badauni was a staunch supporter of Akbar's liberal religious policies and wrote 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh' to praise the emperor's promulgation of Din-i-Ilahi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Akbar established the Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri to facilitate theological discussions among scholars of diverse faiths, making statement one accurate. Statement two is incorrect because Abdul Qadir Badauni was an orthodox historian who strongly criticized Akbar's religious tolerance and promulgation of Din-i-Ilahi in his chronicle Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh.
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