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Kings And Chronicles : The Mughal Courts

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Why did Akbar abolish the pilgrimage tax? Give two reasons.

Solution

Akbar was a true nationalist ruler. He believed secularism. He abolished the pilgrimage tax because it was against the feeling of the Hindus, who were in majority in his empire. Moreover he felt that the abolish of the pilgrimage tax will create good feelings between the Hindus and the Muslims. They will came nearer to each other. There would be communal harmony in the country.