Mughal emperor akbar showed respect for religious diversity by

easing enforcement of Islamic law.

Akbar was pretty much a secularist, considering the standards back then.

Explanation:

Akbar was the third Mughal emperor of India / Indus. He was a direct descendant of the Timurid Dynasty, son of Humayun and grandson of Babur, founder of the dynasty. At the end of his reign, in 1605, the Mughal empire covered most of northern India.

Akbar left a rich legacy both for the Mughal Empire as well as for the entire Indian subcontinent in general. He established the authority of the Mughal Empire in India and outside, after having been threatened by the Afghans during the reign of his father, who established his military and diplomatic superiority. During his reign, the nature of a state changed to an essentially secular and liberal state, with an emphasis on cultural integration.