Unlike many Muslim rulers of India before him, Akbar was tolerant of other religions and other ways of life.His rule allowed Hindus more freedom to follow their own ways and ended special taxation on them.When Christian missionaries from Europe came to India, Akbar welcomed them to his court.However, Akbar's successors did not share his tolerance for, nor his success in unifying, different groups in India.
According to this interpretation, in which way did Akbar differ from previous Muslim rulers in India?
- gave control of the government to the Indians
- ruled an empire
- practiced religious toleration
- collected taxes
- converted to Christianity