Akbar remained fascinated by the Jain monks till the end of his reign. The Jain concepts of compassion to all living things would have resonated deeply with Akbar, especially from this time on, as his attention radiated outwards to the dispossessed and the uncounted. He extended his powerful support to this small sect, keeping them safe from attack from other religious groups that were jealous of their meteoric rise. Following requests from the Jain monks Akbar issued farmans prohibiting animal slaughter for twelve days every year, allowed tax exemptions for Jain pilgrims, protected Jain
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