Consider the following statements about sulh-i kul :
- It means ‘absolute peace’
- It provided for freedom of expres-sion to all religions and schools of thought
- The ideal of sulh-i kul was imple-mented through state policies
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
3 only
2 and 3 only
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2020
Statement 1 is correct: ‘Sulh-i kul’ translates to ‘absolute peace’ or ‘peace with all’.
Statement 2 is correct: It was based on the idea of religious tolerance and universal harmony among all people, regardless of their religion or beliefs. It aimed at peaceful coexistence and freedom of expression for all religions and schools of thought.
Statement 3 is correct: Akbar implemented the ideal of sulh-i kul through various state policies, such as the abolition of the jizya tax and the pilgrimage tax, granting freedom to build and repair places of worship, discouraging forced conversions, and appointing people from diverse religious backgrounds to positions in the state administration.