Note 11 — Introductory Life of Akbar.

At length Akbar established a new religion, which combined the principal features of Hinduism with the sun-worship of the Parsís.11 The good parts of all religions were recognized, and perfect toleration was established. The new faith was called Tauhid-i Ilahi, divine monotheism. A document was prepared and signed by the Ulamas, the draft of which was in the handwriting of Shaikh Mubarak. The Emperor, as Imam-i Adil (just leader) and Mujtahid, was declared to be infallible, and superior to all doctors in matters of faith.12 Abú-l Fazl was the chief expounder of the new creed.