Akbar's policy toward the Hindus of India is best described as
a. extermination.
b. religious tolerance and incorporation of Hindu elites.
c. massive efforts to convert Hindus to Islam.
d. holy war against Hindus.
Answer: b. religious tolerance and incorporation of Hindu elites.
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