In What Way Was the Rule of the Mughals Under

question 49

Multiple Choice

In what way was the rule of the Mughals under Akbar different from that of contemporary European monarchs?

• A) European monarchs did not arrange political marriages with their rivals, while the Mughals did intermarry with Hindus.
• B) The Mughals ruled over a Muslim state with few non-Muslim citizens, while European rulers ruled over states with many religious groups.
• C) Akbar encouraged discussion between members of different religions instead of attempting to force religious conformity.
• D) The Mughals relied on trade to generate wealth, while Europeans relied on agriculture.

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