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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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Akbar born?

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

During his exile, who brought up Akbar in Kabul?

<p>His paternal uncles and aunts (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Akbar succeed Humayun as emperor?

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

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

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

Where was Akbar enthroned by Bairam Khan?

<p>Punjab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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Flashcards

Akbar's method of expansion

Akbar primarily expanded and consolidated the Mughal Empire through cultural assimilation.

Winning non-Muslim support

Akbar won the support of non-Muslim subjects by abolishing the sectarian tax.

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

Cultural exchange and learning attracted holy men, poets, architects, and artisans to Akbar's courts.

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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

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

Akbar promulgated Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic creed.

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Akbar's birthplace

Akbar was born at the Rajput fortress of Amarkot.

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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 gave Akbar command of Hindal's troops and his wealth.

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Akbar's succession

Akbar succeeded Humayun as emperor on February 14, 1556.

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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 was enthroned in Punjab by Bairam Khan.

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Akbar's regent

Bairam Khan ruled on behalf of Akbar until Akbar reached adulthood.

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