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"Journey into the heart of the Mughal Empire, where faith, power, and art collided to create one of history’s most complex landscapes. When Babur founded the dynasty in the 16th century, he established Islam as the state religion, yet the Mughals ruled over an overwhelmingly Hindu majority. This video explores the fascinating evolution of their religious policies—from the radical tolerance of Akbar the Great, who founded the syncretic Din-i Ilahi and abolished the jizya tax, to the strict orthodoxy of Aurangzeb, whose rigid enforcement of Islamic law created deep divisions. Discover how these two faiths coexisted through a lens of cultural fusion, stunning architecture like the Jama Masjid, and the eventual tensions that led to the empire's fraying. Whether it’s the spiritual debates of the royal court or the vibrant street festivals of Diwali and Holi, the Mughal legacy remains a powerful lesson in the dance between belief and rule."
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Mughal religious policy history
Akbar vs Aurangzeb debate
What was Din-i Ilahi religion
Hinduism in Mughal Empire
Life in Mughal India documentary
Ibadat Khana history
Impact of Jizya tax on Mughals
Mughal architecture and religion
Rise and fall of Mughal Empire religion
Syncretic culture of Mughal India
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#MughalEmpire #IndianHistory #HistoryDocumentary
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