How did the Mughal empire treat non Muslims?

An innovation was the amount of autonomy he allowed to the provinces. For example, non-Muslims were not forced to obey Islamic law (as was the case in many Islamic lands), and Hindus were allowed to regulate themselves through their own law and institutions.

Who was the last Mughal emperor to visit Kashmir?

It was during this time that Islam firmly established itself in the valley. Then came the Chak dynasty, which ruled till 1587, when Akbar, the great Mughal emperor, conquered Kashmir. The Mughals remained in power from 1587 to 1752. Akbar visited the valley only thrice; his son Jahangir 13 times.

Which ruler founded the Mughal Empire?

The Mughal dynasty was founded by Bābur, a dispossessed Timurid prince who reestablished himself in Kabul. From there he conquered the Punjab and subsequently unseated the Delhi sultanate before extending his rule across northern India.

Why did the Mughal emperors follow a policy of religious tolerance?

Akbar’s policy of religious toleration was based on his firm belief that there is truth in every religion. To put into practice, he formed the following regulations: 1.

When did the Mughals first come to Kashmir?

The Mughals had been eyeing Kashmir right from the inception of their rule in India in 1526. Their first attempt to grab the tiny Himalayan country was made during the time of Babur, founder of the Mughal Dynasty, in 1528.

Why was Muhammad Bhat opposed to the Mughal rule in Kashmir?

When Yusuf reached Lahore, his former minister, Muhammad Bhat, advised him against bringing the Mughal army to Kashmir, for he feared it would be an unpopular development, and the Mughals might take over the administration and enforce their own laws. Yusuf managed troops on his own and was able to regain his throne.

What happened between 1528 and 1586 in Kashmir?

The years between 1528 and 1586 are a long story of Kashmiris’ resistance against the predatory Mughals, and their political acumen to send the enemy army out of Kashmir when it had entrenched itself in the Valley. Here, is the story taken from my book, Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative:

Why did Akbar not send the Mughal army to Kashmir?

Akbar dispatched his troops with Yusuf Shah Chak under Raja Man Singh’s command. When Yusuf reached Lahore, his former minister, Muhammad Bhat, advised him against bringing the Mughal army to Kashmir, for he feared it would be an unpopular development, and the Mughals might take over the administration and enforce their own laws.