Which approach to religion best characterizes Ming Chinese and Mughal rulers in this period?
A) Both promoted overseas proselytism to spread their respective official faiths.
B) Both rejected the presence of Christian missionaries.
C) Both accepted varieties of religious pluralism in their territories.
D) Both insisted on the practice of one state-sponsored religion.

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Both the Ming Chinese and Mughal rulers accepted religious pluralism in their territories. In China, the Ming emperors promoted the three teachings (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) as equal, and allowed other religions such as Islam and Christianity to exist. Similarly, the Mughal emperors of India promoted religious tolerance and accepted the coexistence of Islam and Hinduism in their empire. Both dynasties also had state-sponsored religions, but they did not insist on the exclusive practice of one religion.

Which Approach to Religion Best Characterizes Ming Chinese and Mughal