Akbar the Great: Mughal Emperor Quiz

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What was the primary method used by Akbar to expand and consolidate the Mughal Empire?

Religious conversion

Economic domination

Military conquest

Cultural assimilation (correct)

How did Akbar win the support of his non-Muslim subjects?

By limiting their participation in the administration

By abolishing the sectarian tax (correct)

By appointing only Muslims to high civil and military posts

By imposing a sectarian tax

What led to the commercial expansion and greater patronage of an Indo-Persian culture during Akbar's reign?

Cultural isolation

Economic recession

Favorable economic policies (correct)

Religious conflicts

What attracted holy men of many faiths, poets, architects, and artisans to Akbar's courts?

Cultural exchange and learning Signup and view all the answers

How did Akbar preserve peace and order in the religiously and culturally diverse Mughal Empire?

By adopting policies to win the support of non-Muslim subjects Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the tripled size and wealth of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign?

Commercial expansion and a stable economy Signup and view all the answers

Who promulgated Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic creed derived mainly from Islam and Hinduism as well as elements of Zoroastrianism and Christianity?

Akbar Signup and view all the answers

Where was Akbar born?

Rajput Fortress of Amarkot Signup and view all the answers

During his exile, who brought up Akbar in Kabul?

His paternal uncles and aunts Signup and view all the answers

Who gave Akbar command of Hindal's troops and conferred on him all of Hindal's wealth?

Humayun Signup and view all the answers

When did Akbar succeed Humayun as emperor?

14 February 1556 Signup and view all the answers

Who concealed Humayun's death to prepare for Akbar's succession?

Bairam Khan Signup and view all the answers

Where was Akbar enthroned by Bairam Khan?

Punjab Signup and view all the answers

Who ruled on behalf of Akbar until he came of age?

Bairam Khan Signup and view all the answers

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