Ilahi

It was not a formal religion with a priesthood or scripture, but rather a code of ethics that prohibited sins like lust and pride while encouraging piety, kindness, and abstinence from animal slaughter.

It was designed to foster religious unity and "universal peace" ( Sulh-i Kul ) across Akbar’s diverse empire. It was not a formal religion with a

Despite its noble intentions, it never gained mass popularity and had fewer than 20 official adherents, effectively ending after Akbar’s death. 2. Ilahi as a Musical and Poetic Genre It was not a formal religion with a