“Previously, I persecuted men in accordance with my faith and considered it as Islam. As I learned more, I was overcome with shame. Not being a Muslim myself, it was not appropriate to force others to become one” (Akbar, ruler of the Mughal Empire). The establishment of the policy of Sulahkul (religious tolerance) began as a practical means of governing a Hindu empire. Although, personally, he was not very tolerant of Hindus at that time, Akbar realized that integrating loyal and efficient Hindus into the bureaucracy and life of the empire would benefit his kingdom as a whole. Therefore, in order to defend Sulahkul, he established three specific policies for Hindus. With Hinduism and other religions constantly influencing him, Akbar began to move away from the confines of Islam and instead adopted the traditions of Hinduism, leading him to create Din Ilahi (the faith divine) and to feel less Muslim as they age, whatever their political orientation. Front as a devout Muslim. Akbar was born on October 15, 1542 and died in 1605. At just 13 years old, he succeeded his father and became the ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. Early on, he implemented the Sulahkul policy, which granted religious tolerance to all in his empire, although it targeted Hindus. Sulahkul also broadened his horizons, allowing him to think beyond Islam, and at the time of his death he did not consider himself a true Muslim. As he became more educated in world religions, he became interested in debates between people with different ideas and beliefs, religious or not. When Akbar began his reign, he was a brutal and aggressive warrior. Still a teenager, Akbar entered Rajasthan, the place of Hinduism, massacred the entire population and destroyed the entire Rajput fort...... middle of paper ...... life, he even had the impression that the 'Islam was a roadblock to entry. his progressive opinions and ideas. Having spiritually lost Islam, he did not just adopt Hinduism – rather he chose certain beliefs from several religions, such as Sufism and Hinduism, thus creating his own set of religious ideas to follow. Abu Fazl was Akbar's chief advisor, supporter and friend. . During his life as an advisor, he wrote the Akbarnama, a three-volume text citing the life, reign and achievements of Akbar, in addition to defending Sulahkul and explaining the connection between Hinduism and religion. Islam for Muslims worried and upset by the Hindu religion. freedom (polytheism versus monotheism). In the first volume, Abu Fazl writes: “May heaven help him, may dominion support him, may God be his friend. » This shows us that Abu Fazl does not want Akbar to lose Islam or God and that Akbar still feels connected..