Late Mughal leaders' intolerance of non-Muslim citizens weakened the empire.
Late Mughal leaders' intolerance of non-Muslim citizens weakened the empire.
The Mughals were Sunnis as was their empire.
The majority of the Mughal Empire's population practiced Islam, specifically Sunni Islam. The Mughal rulers themselves were also Muslim and played a significant role in promoting and spreading Islam throughout their empire.
Sunni Muslims within the Safavid Empire were forced to become Shia Muslims.
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The Mughals practiced Islam as their religion. Islam became the official religion of the Mughal Empire when Emperor Akbar ascended the throne in the 16th century. The Mughal rulers were known for their promotion of religious tolerance and cultural diversity within their empire.
Islam had major influence on the Mali Empire .
Interactions between Islam and Hinduism led to significant changes in Mughal society
The religion that developed during the Mughal Empire was Sikhism, founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. Sikhism emerged in response to the prevailing social and religious conditions of the time and combines elements of Hinduism and Islam.
Islam significantly influenced the governance of the Mughal Empire through the establishment of a centralized authority that integrated Islamic principles with administrative practices. The emperors, particularly Akbar, promoted policies of religious tolerance and syncretism, fostering cooperation between different religious communities. Islamic law (Sharia) was incorporated into the legal system, while the court culture reflected Islamic artistic and architectural influences, shaping the empire's identity and governance. Overall, Islam played a crucial role in legitimizing the authority of the rulers and guiding their policies.
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Mughals were basically sunni- Muslims. They followed Islam religion and during the period of Akbar, they followed Din-I-Illahi and after his death Jahangir readopted Islam as the official religion of Mughals.