WBCS.LIVE practice question

The famous 'Din-i-Ilahi', a syncretic religion, was founded by which Mughal emperor?

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

Answer options

  1. Babur
  2. Akbar
  3. Jahangir
  4. Shah Jahan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Akbar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Akbar šŸ“š Explanation: Emperor Akbar formally introduced 'Din-i-Ilahi' (which translates to The Religion of God) in the year 1582. It was a unique ethical code that beautifully combined the best moral principles from various religions like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Jainism. The primary political goal was to promote strong religious harmony and peace among his diverse subjects.