Which amongst the following statements is correct about Mughal emperor Akbar ?

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  1. He fought and won the third battle of Panipat against the Hindu King Hemu.
  2. He founded a new religion called ‘Din - e Ilahi’. 
  3. He was declared emperor in 1602. 
  4. He was highly educated and knew many languages.

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Option 2 : He founded a new religion called ‘Din - e Ilahi’. 
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The correct answer is He founded a new religion called 'Din - e llahi'.

Key Points

  • Din - e Ilahi also known as the "Religion of God".
  • It was founded by The Mughal Emperor, Akbar(1556-1605) in 1582.
  • It has the combined elements of Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism.
  • Akbar's full name was "Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar".

Additional Information

  • Akbar was the son of Emperor Humayun. Initially, his regent and guardian was Bairam Khan.
  • The third battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire led by Sadashivrao Bhau and the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
  • The third battle of Panipat was won by the Durrani Empire and is known as one of the bloodiest wars of the 18th century.
  • Akbar did not receive formal education, he could not read or write but could communicate in Persian, Arabic, and Hindi.
  • Akbar established Ibadat Khana(House of Worship) for Scholars and Intellectuals in Fatehpur Sikri.
  • Akbar court featured the Navratnas(Nine Jewels), a group of talented advisors.
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