Q. Which of the following best describe the reason behind Akbar founding the Din-i-Ilahi?
Answer: To establish a national religion that would be acceptable to both the Muslims and the Hindus
Notes: Din-i Ilahi is “the religion of God. It was a system of religious beliefs introduced by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1582 CE. His idea was to combine Islam and Hinduism into one faith, but also to add aspects of Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Jainism. Akbar took a deep personal interest in religious matters.

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