Mention any two steps taken by Akbar to promote better understanding between the Hindus and the Muslims.

Two steps taken by Akbar to promote better understanding between the Hindus and the Muslims were:

1. Akbar abolished the poll tax or jizyah, which the non-muslims were required to pay. He also abolished the pilgrim tax on bathing at holy places such as Prayag and Benaras. Further, he abolished the practice of forcibly converting prisoners of war to Islam.
2. To strengthen the liberal principles, Akbar enrolled a number of Hindus into the nobility. While most of these were Rajput Rajas, many of whom entered into matrimonial alliances with Akbar, mansabs (position or rank) were given to others on the basis of their competence.