A: The correct answer would be based on the the student challenging the author’s claim.
The reason why is that the student refers to what the author claims and concludes, but then the student gives their perspective by writing “he fails to consider…”
The phrase “he fails to consider…” suggests that the student is challenging the author by not agreeing with the claims and conclusion.
The Mughal Empire promoted religious tolerance by appointing people of certain religions to govern their administrative units. They wouldn't force people to follow a man who was different from them.