Dabistan-i-Mazahib: A Hidden Gem of Interfaith Pluralism from Mughal India In a time when religious intolerance and sectarianism are just routine fare in the headlines, the discovery of books like Dabistan-i-Mazahib is a cause for renewed optimism. The title of the book literally means "School of Religions," and this 17th-century Persian text tells a wonderful story of religious pluralism that once thrived in early modern India. The author is anonymous, but the Dabistan-i-Mazahib follows the history and thought of the different religions and groups that lived together in the Mughal Empire. It is written in an inquiring, generous, and often sympathetic voice—a precious commodity for its time, and perhaps even more for ours. This article explores where the Dabistān originates, how it is structured, and what it contains. It shows how it provides commentary on different religions and concepts. It also examines how it remains relevant today, particularly to multicultural societies...
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