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Akbar's Ibadat Khana Religious Debates Begin (1575)

Type Event Region Asia Time 1575–1580

In 1575, Mughal emperor Akbar established the Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri, convening regular religious debates among Islamic ulama, Hindu Brahmins…

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  1. 1575–1577Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) · Mughal EmpireAkbar established the Ibadat Khana in his palace in 1575, initially convening Sunni, Shia, and other Islamic scholars to debate doctrine and jurisprudence. The emperor presided in person, grew increasingly disillusioned with scholastic dogma, and turned toward broader religious dialogue.
  2. 1578–1580Fatehpur Sikri · Mughal EmpireThe scope of debate expanded to include Hindu, Jain, and Zoroastrian representatives; after 1578, Jesuits such as Rogerio de Matteis were also summoned to court to expound Christian doctrine. Each sect presented its teachings before the emperor, and Akbar used this to compare different belief systems and advance policies of religious tolerance.

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