Which writers has called Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi as a monument of his folly, not of wisdom?

(A) Badayuni
(B) Vincent Smith
(C) Barni
(D) W. Haig

Correct Answer : Vincent Smith
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation : Vincent Arthur Smith, a British Indologist and art historian, in his book titled ‘The Early History of India,’ described whole scheme of Din-i-Ilahi as the outcome of ridiculous vanity, monstrous growth of unrestrained autocracy - a monument of Akbar’s folly, not of his wisdom.” He further called it “a silly invention”.
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