Question

Which of the following statements is not correct about Akbar?
A) Akbar prohibited polygamy and allowed a second marriage only in exceptional circumstances.
B) He also prohibited child marriages, the circumcision of boys below the age of 12 years
C) He prohibited animal slaughter forever
D) Akbar abolished pilgrimage tax 1563AD and jizya (tax) in 1564AD.

Answer 1

Hint: The Jain community had celebrations after hearing about the imperials passed by the emperor Akbar. At the time when meat was banned this become a political slugfest all over the country. After the news had come the Jain community has celebrations.

Complete answer:
The emperor Jahangir had banned animal slaughter, but not Akbar The ban on meat was imposed on a Jain festival. After this, the Janis had visited Jahangir and started giving new imperial commands. Akbar had adopted various programs and policies to gain popularity among the non-Muslim populations. He had also reframed his central administration policies. He had centralized the financial and tax system. He had also reconstructed the tax system of his kingdom. He had also encouraged paintings, poets, and other literary works to make his palace a center of culture. He also encouraged the other religions and took the active discussion on various religions and their culture. At the age of \[13\], he was made the governor of the Punjab region. Akbar had first attacked malwa. He had decided to do so because Malwa was rich in agriculture. Akbar had not shown any mercy on anyone who did not follow his supremacy.
So, the correct answer is Option C.:

Note: The emperor Jahangir had banned animal slaughter, but not Akbar. The ban on meat was imposed on a Jain festival. After this, the jains had visited Jahangir and started giving new imperial commands.