Explain the term of Sulh-i-Kul and its importance.

Explanation

(i) The term Sulh-i-Kul translates to peace for all. It emphasised on the unity of Truth (wandat-ul-wajid). (ii) The philosophy implied that differences between practices and various faiths were superfluous and all religions were meant to domestic world of the Mughals. She describedserve the same principle.
(iii) It was important in the light of Shia-Sunni conflict. This system of thought called for a common respect for all religions and not just sufis within Islam.
(iv) Sulh-i-Kul tried to develop bridge which would fill the gap between the divine and temporal authority. Thus, the Sovereign was thought to get gods light on the earth turning him into a perfect man and giving him the right to rule.
(v) The emperor became a representation of the whole universe and a symbol of pure spiritual wisdom.
(vii) Sufism played an important role in the development of Sulh-i-kul. A clear indication was its non-elitist orientation. Its importance arises from the fact that it reflects Akbar.s attempt to integrate the governing class and Mughal throne.
(viii) A great and important move was towards liberalism and secularism.