He was a Muslim.
Akbar was the grandson of Babur who happens to be the establish er of the Mughal empire. Akbar established a central administration and granted nonhereditary land revenues to his military officer and govt officials. Akbar married a Raj put princess to reconcilate between the Hindus and Muslims and reduced taxation and legal discrimination against Hindu's.
Akbar had 36 wives and over 300 women in his Harem. His 3 major wives were Ruqaiyya Sultan Begum (Muslim; his cousin; married at the age of 9 and his most esteemed wife), Salima Sultan Begum (Muslim; the widow of his advisor, Bairam Khan) and Heera Kunwari/Harkha Bai (Hindu; misnamed as Jodha Bai; she bore his son and successor Jahangir). In addition to this, two facts must be made clear that: 1. "Jodha Bai" was NOT the name of Akbar's Hindu wife. It was actually the name of Jahangir's Hindu wife a.ka. Taj Bibi Bilqis Makani (maiden name Jagat Gosain), princess of Jodhpur (hence the name 'Jodha'). Many people confuse the two names and believe Jodha was the name of Akbar's Hindu wife. 2. Akbar did NOT have a Christian wife. "Mariam/Maryam-uz-Zamani" was the name of Akbar's Hindu wife, after she gave birth to Jahangir. The name Mariam-uz-Zamani means 'Mary of the Age'. As the term 'Mariam' resembles the Christian names like Maria, Mary etc, hence people get confused that Akbar had a Christian wife.
Yes. Jahangir was the son of Akbar the Great from his Hindu wife Jodhaa Bai or Harkha Bai.
akbar attacked the rajputs and won but thr rajput king to increase his ties with akbar gave him his daughter as a wife who later bore birth to saleem.
AKBAR the great was the best ruler in the history of INDIA as he removed the hindu pilgrimage tax .NOT many kinks remove tax.
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The term that describes Akbar, who married a Hindu princess, is "Din-i Ilahi," which reflects his policy of religious tolerance and syncretism. Akbar sought to integrate various religious traditions, promoting harmony between Hindus and Muslims during his reign. His marriage to a Hindu princess was a strategic move to foster alliances and exemplified his broader efforts to unify his diverse empire.
Even though Emperor Akbar was a Muslim, he treated all religions equally. His third wife was a Hindu Rajput Princess. Three of his other wives were of Islamic religion.
Akbar married the daughter of Raja Bharmal of Amber but there is some confusion regarding the name of this princess. According to the movie Jodha Akbar, Akbar's Hindu wife's name was Jodha Bai. Akbar's son Jahangir married the daughter of Raja Udai Singh of Jodhpur. Jahangir gives her name as Jagat Gosaine. She was called as Jodh Bai since she was the princess of Jodhpur.
Akbar was a successful ruler as most of the subcontinents population was Hindu, he changed Islamic religion policies and was more influenced by Hinduism and even married many Hindu women. A+ all of the answers are correct
No, Akbar was known for religious tolerance and policies that promoted unity among different faiths. He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims, allowed Hindus to practice their religion freely, and even married a Hindu princess. He did not force Hindus to become Muslims.
Akbar was the grandson of Babur who happens to be the establish er of the Mughal empire. Akbar established a central administration and granted nonhereditary land revenues to his military officer and govt officials. Akbar married a Raj put princess to reconcilate between the Hindus and Muslims and reduced taxation and legal discrimination against Hindu's.
Emperor Akbar won the support of his Hindu subjects through a policy of religious tolerance and inclusivity. He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims, promoted interfaith dialogue, and married Hindu princesses, which fostered goodwill. Akbar also established the Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic religion aiming to blend elements of various faiths, further emphasizing harmony among different communities. His governance emphasized justice and fairness, earning him respect and loyalty from his Hindu subjects.
Akbar's tomb was built by his son, Jahangir, in Sikandra, near Agra, India. It is a blend of Islamic, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist architectural styles, reflecting Akbar's inclusive approach to religion.
Akbar was one of the great Mughul rulers of India. He was compassionate to the general public irrespective to what religion they belonged to. He treated Muslims and Hindus, Rich and poor the same way and was not partial to anyone. For the peace of the kingdom he accepted one Hindu princess as one of his queen. And the queen had no regrets in her life that it happened for her to marry a man out of her religion. That much was the way she had been taken care of personally by Akbar the Great. He's really "THE GREAT"
Akbar strengthened the Muslim empire by expanding it and conquering many other cities. He took control of most India and killed various other leaders. He was also very tolerant towards other religions and married a Hindu princess so that the Rajputs (very brave soldiers) would not threaten him.