Stealth: brits were far less interested than any other invaders, who came to India, in pushing their faith. yes they did use the 'Divide and Rule' policy. but if the policy worked, the hindus and Muslims are as much to blame for swallowing that tactic and going at loggerheads. The responsibility for religuous paranoia cannot be entirely be that of the Brits.

But Mughals and religous tolerance?? Dont make me laugh. Except Jalaluddin , there wasnt a single one of them who could come anywhere near the word tolerance. But then again , thats another debate.