The Mughals were able to create a multi$-$religious empire in India through a combination of military innovations and new religious policies. Which of the following religious policies helped them on their path to power?

Mughal rulers allowed Hindu landownders to hold office, and they officially celebrated important Hindu holidays.

All religions other than Islam were banned in Mughal India and punishable by death.

Akbar refused to recruit non$-$Muslims for military service and he taxed them at higher rates.

Mughal rulers utilized Janissaries as their elite fighting forces.