Even though he was ruthless, he was tolerant of other religions and cultures, which is one of the reasons the empire ran so well. What is the significance of the ruler's tolerance towards other religions and cultures?
1) It helped maintain peace and harmony within the empire
2) It led to the assimilation of different cultures into the empire
3) It resulted in the expansion of the empire's territory
4) It caused conflicts and unrest among the empire's subjects