The Ibadat Khana (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 AD by the Mughal Emperor Akbar at his capital, Fatehpur Sikri.

• Initial Purpose: It was originally intended as a place for Sunni Muslim scholars to gather and discuss theological matters.
• Universal Discussions: In 1578 AD, Akbar opened the doors of the Ibadat Khana to scholars of all religions—including Hindus, Jains, Christians (Jesuits), and Zoroastrians—after becoming disillusioned with the narrow-mindedness and conflicts among the orthodox Muslim clergy.
• Significance: These debates took place on Thursday evenings. The interactions with various religious leaders led Akbar to believe that truth could be found in all religions, eventually leading to the formulation of Din-i-Ilahi (a syncretic ethical code).