Absolutely correct. I agree with your views.@kseeker I think those rulers were actually Muslim, but they understood to keep their Government running they also need co-operation from Hindus, which would not be achieved if they follow Religious fundamentalism. Akbar took open policy only to take help from Rajputs.
So its clear they actually wanted to keep their Government running and religious persecution, hence these 2 cant be achieved simultaneously that's why some times they appeased Hindus, it came from Political necessity, not for respect to Hinduism in most cases.
Just like Akbar is said to have respect to Hinduism, thus he withdrawn Jijia tax, if so then why he declared "Jihad" against Mewer? So it is quite clear that those Hindu rulers who will accept Muslim rule will be allowed to practise Hinduism freely those who will not accept will be persecuted.
So it indicates their tolerance mainly came for political need. As they realized to Govern India properly co-operation of Hindus also necessary.
It is like our present political leaders who actually hate Muslims but appease them to get votes.
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