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Akbar issued a Farman in 1598 permitting in the city of Cambay (Khambat), Gujarat, the construction of a

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In 1598, the Mughal Emperor Akbar issued a farman (imperial order) granting permission for the construction of a Christian church in the city of Cambay (modern-day Khambhat), Gujarat. This decision was a manifestation of his policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' (universal peace) and his interest in understanding the doctrines of various faiths [1]. Akbar's engagement with Christianity began earlier in 1579 when he invited Jesuit priests from Goa to his court. Following these interactions, he extended religious freedom to the Jesuit Society, allowing them to establish places of worship in key trading hubs like Khambhat. This farman specifically addressed the 'Padris' (priests) and permitted them to build a house of prayer, reflecting the religious pluralism and tolerance that characterized the latter half of Akbar's reign [1].

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Akbar's Religious Policy > p. 207
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