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Which ruler of India issued Mahzarnama to take all the religious matters into his own hands?

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

Answer options

  1. Iltutmish
  2. Akbar
  3. Nadir Shah
  4. Shahjahan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Akbar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Akbar šŸ“š Explanation: In 1579, the Emperor 'Akbar' issued the 'Mahzarnama' (Infallibility Decree), which appointed him as the final arbiter in religious disputes among Muslims. This was done to reduce the influence of the orthodox Ulema and to centralize religious authority. It allowed Akbar to move forward with his liberal religious policies like 'Din-i-Ilahi'.