Akbar founded his own religion known as ‘Din i-llahi’ which means ?
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House of Worship
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Universal peace
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Divine faith
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None of these
Din-i-Ilahi literally translates to 'Divine Faith' or 'Divine Religion' in Persian, reflecting Akbar's syncretic spiritual vision. Akbar founded this religious movement in 1582 to blend elements from Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and other faiths. The term combines 'Din' (religion/faith) and 'Ilahi' (divine).
To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of the term "Din i-llahi."
Option A) House of Worship - This option is incorrect because "Din i-llahi" does not mean "House of Worship."
Option B) Universal peace - This option is incorrect because "Din i-llahi" does not mean "Universal peace."
Option C) Divine faith - This option is correct. "Din i-llahi" means "Divine faith." It was the religion founded by Akbar, the Mughal emperor of India, in the 16th century. Akbar aimed to create a syncretic religion that incorporated elements of various existing religions in India.
Option D) None of these - This option is incorrect because the correct answer is Option C, "Divine faith."
The correct answer is Option C, "Divine faith." This option is correct because "Din i-llahi" is the name of the religion founded by Akbar, which means "Divine faith."