IB History Topic Religious Cooperation & Conflict Revision Notes (HL)

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Religious Cooperation and Tolerance

Akbar’s Tolerance
1. Akbar promoted sulh-i-kul (“universal peace”), welcoming both Hindu and Muslim officials into government.
Hindu–Muslim Alliance
1. Political marriages with Rajput princesses and alliances with Hindu leaders ensured loyalty and reduced rebellion.
Abolition of the Jizya
1. Akbar ended the jizya tax and allowed free worship for all faiths, earning trust across communities.
Interfaith Dialogue
1. Akbar’s Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri hosted debates among Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Jains.
Administrative Integration
1. Tolerance made the empire stable and multiethnic, with Hindus holding high-ranking positions.

Definition

Jizya Tax

A tax on non-Muslims under Islamic law, abolished by Akbar.

Definition

Sulh-i-kul

Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance and universal peace.

Case study

Akbar’s Religious Reforms

Policies and Actions

Invited Jesuit missionaries from Goa to discuss Christianity.
Supported Hindu festivals and encouraged inter-religious respect at court.
Promoted Din-i-Ilahi, a moral code that combined ideas from multiple religions.
Encouraged translation of Hindu texts (e.g., Mahabharata) into Persian.
His reign became known for religious peace and cultural blending.

Long-Term Impact

Built a model of inclusivity and mutual respect among faiths.
Expanded Mughal legitimacy beyond religion.
Set foundations for a unified Indo-Islamic culture.
Inspired later debates about religious freedom in South Asia.
Tolerance contributed to economic stability and loyal governance.

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Religious Cooperation and Tolerance

Akbar’s Tolerance
1. Akbar promoted sulh-i-kul (“universal peace”), welcoming both Hindu and Muslim officials into government.
Hindu–Muslim Alliance
1. Political marriages with Rajput princesses and alliances with Hindu leaders ensured loyalty and reduced rebellion.
Abolition of the Jizya
1. Akbar ended the jizya tax and allowed free worship for all faiths, earning trust across communities.
Interfaith Dialogue
1. Akbar’s Ibadat Khana in Fatehpur Sikri hosted debates among Muslims, Hindus, Christians, and Jains.
Administrative Integration
1. Tolerance made the empire stable and multiethnic, with Hindus holding high-ranking positions.

Definition

Jizya Tax

A tax on non-Muslims under Islamic law, abolished by Akbar.

Definition

Sulh-i-kul

Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance and universal peace.

Case study

Akbar’s Religious Reforms

Policies and Actions

Invited Jesuit missionaries from Goa to discuss Christianity.
Supported Hindu festivals and encouraged inter-religious respect at court.
Promoted Din-i-Ilahi, a moral code that combined ideas from multiple religions.
Encouraged translation of Hindu texts (e.g., Mahabharata) into Persian.
His reign became known for religious peace and cultural blending.

Long-Term Impact

Built a model of inclusivity and mutual respect among faiths.
Expanded Mughal legitimacy beyond religion.
Set foundations for a unified Indo-Islamic culture.
Inspired later debates about religious freedom in South Asia.
Tolerance contributed to economic stability and loyal governance.

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Religious Cooperation & Conflict Notes

Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

Religious Cooperation and Tolerance

Akbar’s Religious Reforms

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Akbar’s Religious Reforms

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