Akbar's Ibadat Khana was the place where

Akbar’s Ibadat Khana was the place where

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military strategy was decided

inter-faith debates and discussions were held

Akbar preached his principles of Sulh-i-kul

fine arts were practised

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Akbar’s Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri was initially built in 1575 for religious discussions among Muslims. However, by 1578, Akbar opened it to scholars and theologians of various religions including Hindus, Jains, Zoroastrians, Christians, and others. The purpose was to facilitate inter-faith debates and discussions with the aim of understanding different religious doctrines and finding common ground. These discussions contributed to Akbar’s evolving religious views and the development of his policy of Sulh-i-kul (universal peace).

– Ibadat Khana was established by Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri.
– Its purpose was to host religious discussions.
– It was opened to scholars of various religions for inter-faith debates.

Akbar’s engagement with diverse religious viewpoints through the Ibadat Khana was a unique feature of his reign, reflecting his intellectual curiosity and pursuit of religious harmony.

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