210. Akbar the Great: Revolutionising Religious Tolerance
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Akbar the Great: A Pioneer of Religious Tolerance
This chapter explores the innovative religious policies of Akbar the Great, focusing on his efforts to blend cultural practices and promote religious tolerance. It highlights his interactions with Jesuit missionaries and the surprising integration of Christian imagery within his Muslim court. Additionally, the chapter discusses the challenges Akbar faced from traditionalists and his establishment of the Ibadat Khanna as a groundbreaking space for interfaith dialogue.
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