8. Akbar's policy of religious tolerance in the Mughal Empire was exemplified by: A. His sponsorship of the haij for all Muslim citizens. B. The elimination of the jizya tax on non-Muslims. C. Thepromotion of Christianity in the royal court. D. His decision to declare Sikhism the official religion of the empire.

The correct answer is B. The elimination of the jizya tax on non-Muslims.<br /><br />Akbar's policy of religious tolerance in the Mughal Empire was exemplified by his elimination of the jizya tax on non-Muslims. The jizya tax was a tax imposed on non-Muslims in Islamic empires, and its elimination by Akbar was a significant step towards promoting religious tolerance and inclusivity in the Mughal Empire.