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In which year did Akbar establish the 'Ibadat Khana' (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1575
  2. 1572
  3. 1582
  4. 1564

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1575

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 1575 šŸ“š Explanation: Akbar built the Ibadat Khana to hold theological discussions with religious scholars, initially inviting only Muslims and later scholars of all faiths. These debates eventually led him to formulate the syncretic philosophy of 'Sulh-i-kul' (Universal Peace) and the 'Din-i-Ilahi'. He abolished the Jizya tax in 1564, demonstrating his early policy of religious tolerance.