UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    On whom Emperor Akbar conferred the title of 'Jagat Guru'?

    A)  Pumshottam

    B)  Dastur Meherji Rana

    C)  Hari Vijay Suri

    D)  Devi

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Emperor Akbar conferred the title of 'Jagat Guru' on Harivijay Suri. 1526-1595 C.E: Muni Hiravijavji Suri was the supreme pontiff of Tapa Gachcha order of Jain Svetambara tradition. He is famous for propounding the Jain philosophy to Emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism. Akbar was so impressed with Hiravijaya Suri that he bestowed on him the title ofJagat Guru. Akbar almost denounced meat eating and almost turned to vegetarianism due to inspiration from him.


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