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Akbar the Great: The Mughal Emperor

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What title is Akbar also known as?

Akbar the Great

Where was Akbar born?

Umarkot, present-day Pakistan

Who was entrusted with looking after Akbar after Humayun's death?

Bairam Khan

When did Akbar assume rule as an absolute monarch?

1560 Signup and view all the answers

Which battle helped establish Mughal rule over northern India?

Second Battle of Panipat Signup and view all the answers

What regions did Akbar bring under Mughal control through military conquests?

Northern India, Rajputana, Gujarat, and Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What significant military achievement did Akbar accomplish against the Portuguese?

He captured the city of Goa after a long siege, weakening the Portuguese hold in the region. Signup and view all the answers

How did Akbar demonstrate tolerance towards his Hindu subjects?

He restricted the slaughter of cows for beef and married a Hindu Rajput princess, Jodha Bai. Signup and view all the answers

What changes did Akbar make to the taxation policies in his empire?

He abolished the jizya tax for non-Muslims and ensured that no payments were taken from Hindu pilgrims visiting shrines. The tax system was made universal, based on land and crops. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rana Pratap, and how did Akbar view him?

Rana Pratap was a Rajput warrior who refused to submit to Mughal rule and waged a guerrilla war against Akbar's forces. Despite their rivalry, Akbar respected Pratap and wept when he heard of his death. Signup and view all the answers

How did Akbar deal with his brother Mirza Hakim's rebellion?

Akbar initially tried to negotiate with Mirza Hakim, but when that failed, he marched his forces into Afghanistan and defeated him in 1581. He then pardoned Mirza Hakim and allowed him to live out his life in peace. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence is provided in the text to suggest Akbar's intellectual curiosity and engagement?

Akbar engaged in lengthy intellectual debates and discussions with his officials and visitors from overseas, including Jesuit priests and ambassadors. His palaces contained many books and manuscripts, and he had government leaders write accounts of his reign. Signup and view all the answers