Abul – Fazl helped Akbar in framing a vision of governance i.e., the emperor would work for the welfare of all subjects irrespective of their religion or social status. This idea of tolerance did not discriminate among people of different religions in his realm. Instead, it focused on a system of ethics – honesty, justice, the peace that was universally applicable. This eventually led Akbar to the idea of “Sulh-i-kul” or “universal peace”. So Akbar wanted to bring together the people of diverse faiths. So the debates with religious scholars were important in the formation of Akbar’s ideas on governance.
