What was the basic meaning of Akbar's Sulh-i-Kul policy?

Peace with all

Sulh-i-Kul was an important principle associated with Akbar’s approach to governing a diverse empire. The phrase is commonly understood as “peace with all.” In practice, it expressed a policy of broad tolerance and an effort to reduce conflict among people of different religious communities. It supported inclusive administration rather than treating one community’s faith as the only basis of political legitimacy.

Option A is correct because it gives the basic meaning of Sulh-i-Kul: peace and tolerance toward all. It was not a policy of constant war, a ban on trade, or a rule requiring everyone to use one language. The idea should therefore be connected with Akbar’s inclusive religious and political policy, while remembering that the question asks for its basic meaning.

This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Medieval Indian History.