The famous Jain Acharya whom Akbar greatly respected was Harivijaya Suri. He was invited to the Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) at Fatehpur Sikri in 1583 for religious discussions. Impressed by his knowledge, Akbar conferred upon him the title ‘Jagat Guru’ (World Teacher), demonstrating Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance. The correct answer is (C) Harivijaya Suri.
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The famous Jain Acharya respected by Akbar was Harivijaya Suri. He was the head of the Tap Gachha of the Shvetambara Jains. Invited to Akbar’s court for religious dialogue in the Ibadat Khana, Harivijaya Suri’s sermons impressed the emperor deeply. Akbar, recognizing his spiritual wisdom, conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ (World Teacher) upon him. Akbar also issued decrees against the slaughter of animals for certain days, influenced by the Jain concept of Ahimsa (non-violence).