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What was the primary method used by Akbar to expand and consolidate the Mughal Empire?
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?
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?
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?
What attracted holy men of many faiths, poets, architects, and artisans to Akbar's courts?
How did Akbar preserve peace and order in the religiously and culturally diverse Mughal Empire?
How did Akbar preserve peace and order in the religiously and culturally diverse Mughal Empire?
What contributed to the tripled size and wealth of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign?
What contributed to the tripled size and wealth of the Mughal Empire during Akbar's reign?
Who promulgated Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic creed derived mainly from Islam and Hinduism as well as elements of Zoroastrianism and Christianity?
Who promulgated Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic creed derived mainly from Islam and Hinduism as well as elements of Zoroastrianism and Christianity?
Where was Akbar born?
Where was Akbar born?
During his exile, who brought up Akbar in Kabul?
During his exile, who brought up Akbar in Kabul?
Who gave Akbar command of Hindal's troops and conferred on him all of Hindal's wealth?
Who gave Akbar command of Hindal's troops and conferred on him all of Hindal's wealth?
When did Akbar succeed Humayun as emperor?
When did Akbar succeed Humayun as emperor?
Who concealed Humayun's death to prepare for Akbar's succession?
Who concealed Humayun's death to prepare for Akbar's succession?
Where was Akbar enthroned by Bairam Khan?
Where was Akbar enthroned by Bairam Khan?
Who ruled on behalf of Akbar until he came of age?
Who ruled on behalf of Akbar until he came of age?
Flashcards
Akbar's method of expansion
Akbar's method of expansion
Akbar primarily expanded and consolidated the Mughal Empire through cultural assimilation.
Winning non-Muslim support
Winning non-Muslim support
Akbar won the support of non-Muslim subjects by abolishing the sectarian tax.
Commercial expansion cause
Commercial expansion cause
Favorable economic policies led to increased commerce and patronage of Indo-Persian culture during Akbar's reign.
Akbar's court's appeal
Akbar's court's appeal
Cultural exchange and learning attracted holy men, poets, architects, and artisans to Akbar's courts.
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Maintaining peace in diverse empire
Maintaining peace in diverse empire
Akbar preserved peace and order by implementing policies to win support from non-Muslim subjects.
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Mughal Empire's growth
Mughal Empire's growth
Commercial expansion and a stable economy contributed to the Mughal Empire's tripled size and wealth during Akbar's reign.
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Din-i Ilahi creator
Din-i Ilahi creator
Akbar promulgated Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic creed.
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Akbar's birthplace
Akbar's birthplace
Akbar was born at the Rajput fortress of Amarkot.
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Akbar's upbringing during exile
Akbar's upbringing during exile
Akbar was raised in Kabul by his paternal uncles and aunts during his exile.
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Humayun's gift to Akbar
Humayun's gift to Akbar
Humayun gave Akbar command of Hindal's troops and his wealth.
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Akbar's succession
Akbar's succession
Akbar succeeded Humayun as emperor on February 14, 1556.
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Humayun's death cover-up
Humayun's death cover-up
Bairam Khan concealed Humayun's death to prepare for Akbar's succession.
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Akbar's enthronement location
Akbar's enthronement location
Akbar was enthroned in Punjab by Bairam Khan.
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Akbar's regent
Akbar's regent
Bairam Khan ruled on behalf of Akbar until Akbar reached adulthood.
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