Akbar issued a Farman in 1598 permitting in the city of Cambay (Khambat), Gujarat, the construction of a
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
The correct option is D) Jain Upashraya.
Historical records indicate that the Mughal Emperor Akbar, known for his policy of Sulh-i-kul (peace with all), showed respect towards various religions, including Jainism. In 1598, during his visit to Cambay (Khambat) in Gujarat, he issued a Farman (royal decree) permitting the Jains to construct a Jain Upashraya, which is a rest house or monastery for Jain monks and ascetics.