Prior to the End of Akbar's Reign, Muslims Often Were

Essay

Prior to the end of Akbar's reign, Muslims often were tolerant of Christians, Jews, Hindus, and other non-Muslim faiths. Explain why they were tolerant, and discuss the specific ways they attempted accommodation. How did Muslim attitudes impact the population makeup of the Ottoman Empire, and in what specific ways did Akbar's successors retreat from prior accommodationism?