Option c is the correct answer. Akbar can be called an "enlightened despot." Akbar was the third Mughal emperor of India and ruled from 1556 to 1605 . He is known for his policies of religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and promotion of arts and culture. Akbar sought to create a more inclusive and centralized empire by implementing policies that aimed at integrating various religious and cultural communities into his administration. He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims, allowed Hindus to hold high administrative positions, and encouraged interfaith dialogue. These measures earned him the reputation of an "enlightened despot" who ruled with benevolence and open-mindedness, focusing on the welfare of his subjects regardless of their religious backgrounds.