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?

    <p>Cultural exchange and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Commercial expansion and a stable economy</p> 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?

    <p>Akbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Akbar born?

    <p>Rajput Fortress of Amarkot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During his exile, who brought up Akbar in Kabul?

    <p>His paternal uncles and aunts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Humayun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Akbar succeed Humayun as emperor?

    <p>14 February 1556</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bairam Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Akbar enthroned by Bairam Khan?

    <p>Punjab</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bairam Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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