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ACCOUNT OF THE RELIGION OF AKBAR.
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IX. ACCOUNT
OF TIIE
RELIGIOUS INNOVATIONS ATTEMPTED
BY AKBAR. From the Quarterly Oriental Magazine. Calcutta : 1824, Vol. I, P.1,
p. 49-62.
The Áyini Akbari contains many allusions to the peculiar notions, introduced or countenanced by the illustrious patron of the author, but forbears to enter into any particular details of them. The work of Abulfazl is therefore calculated to excite, rather than to gratify curiosity, and instigates the reader to examine other anthorities, in order to supply the deficiency.
It could not be expected that the Muhammedan historians should dwell with any complacency upon a deviation from the doctrines of Islam, and accordingly no mention of the new tenets of Akbar occurs in the works of Ferishta, or of the annalists of Akbar's reign. The Dabistán* gives is an account of the religious disputations, which were held in Akbar's presence, and in the character of a philosopher may be sup
* [Engl. transl., III, 49 – 138.]
