In the end 9:10 he quotes Akbar on reasoning in religion stating that it was revolutionary.
This concept had been in existence during the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq in the form of Mutazila or Rational Philosphy which used AQL(reason) as a tool for the interpretation of religion.This had come to India earlier than Akbar but he was the one who adopted it as state policy. The place where the discussion was held was called the Ibadat Khana.
Note: not a pedant thought some might want to know.
Evidence of forced conversions to Islam by the Mughals is so heavily documented it makes this mans claims about religious tolerance seem completely absurd.
In the end 9:10 he quotes Akbar on reasoning in religion stating that it was revolutionary.
This concept had been in existence during the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq in the form of Mutazila or Rational Philosphy which used AQL(reason) as a tool for the interpretation of religion.This had come to India earlier than Akbar but he was the one who adopted it as state policy. The place where the discussion was held was called the Ibadat Khana.
Note: not a pedant thought some might want to know.
uditchow 1 year ago
very nice lecture, thanks!
MrsPink89 1 year ago
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"This book is so well researched. "
Obviously not...
Evidence of forced conversions to Islam by the Mughals is so heavily documented it makes this mans claims about religious tolerance seem completely absurd.
smoochym 1 year ago
thanks for all your comments and support
djamaluddin 2 years ago
This book is so well researched. Delhi is a fascinating place and Darymple unpeels layer after layer of this fascinating city.
sankes 2 years ago
This book is so well researched. Delhi is a fascinating place and Darymple unpeels layer after layer of this fascinating city.
sankes 2 years ago
I read this book last year. Excellent read. I commend the author for his impartiality and scholarly attitude.
MalteseFalcon786 2 years ago
@MalteseFalcon786 I love reading books by impartial scholarly authors.
786swe 3 months ago in playlist William Dalrymple
nice one always have been interested in this history, thank you!
hedgefunder 2 years ago
I have been looking for his lecture on this book for ages, many thanks for up loading.
MughalistanSipahi 2 years ago