How Great Were The Differences Between Egyptian And Mughal Emperors

In 1526, Muslims gained power inside the subcontinent, India, which led to the formation of the great Mughal Empire. The new world power had to overcome countless internal conflicts since the overwhelming majority of the population were Hindus and Muslims ruled over them. Consequently, there was constant conflict as a result of religious disputes. Throughout Mughal history, many different emperors reigned with contrasting policies of religious tolerance. Although most Mughal emperors played a part in instigating tension between Hindus and Muslims and Shah Jahan was the first emperor to make India a muslim state, Aurangzeb was primarily responsible for exacerbating the tension between Mughals and Hindus in ancient India from 1500-1800 C.E.

When the Mughals first invaded India, they adopted a policy of

Akbar is regarded as one of the best if not the best ruler ever in Mughal India. His popularity was a result of his idea of “divine faith,” which was a revolutionary, unique strategy to combine the Hindu and Muslim faiths to better the community. Mughal Court Rituals: The Symbolism of Imperial Authority During Akbar’s Reign by Balkrishan Shivram explains Akbar’s policies during his reign. Shivram writes, “The moral authority which he gained by his reputation as a mystic and spiritual guide did not derive from any particular religion but directly from God and therefore he legitimize his position as ruler of Muslim and Hindu alike” (335). The quote demonstrates that Akbar believed that everyone was equal since all people are children of God. He believed that God viewed everyone as equal, so Akbar decided to become Gods disciple and create a religiously tolerant state. Thus, he made reforms like abolishing the Jizya and Pilgrim taxes. Furthermore, Akbar set an example of religious unity by marrying a Hindu woman. Akbar was responsible for uniting the two