Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes relationships between religions in the Mughal Empire? O Hindus were forcibly converted to Islam in large numbers. Mughal rulers instituted policies that strongly encouraged Hindus to convert to Islam. In general, the Muslim rulers were tolerant of the Hindu majority. The Muslim conquerors gradually converted to the Hinduism of the native Indian population.​

Answer 1

In general, the Muslim rulers of the Mughal Empire were tolerant of the Hindu majority¹. The Mughal Empire was ruled by Muslims and had a large Hindu majority population¹. The Empire consolidated Islam in South Asia and spread Muslim arts, culture, and faith¹. The Mughals were known for their tolerance for religion and encouraged the already existing religions in the South Asian subcontinent to continue, mainly Hinduism¹. Therefore, the statement that accurately describes relationships between religions in the Mughal Empire is: "In general, the Muslim rulers were tolerant of the Hindu majority.".