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Who influenced Akbar during 1561-64?
Who influenced Akbar during 1561-64?
- Shamsuddin Atga Khan
- Maham Anga (correct)
- Akbar's father
- Adam Khan
What was the consequence of Adam Khan's misuse of power?
What was the consequence of Adam Khan's misuse of power?
- Akbar declared war against the Mughal Empire
- Akbar appointed him as the new Prime Minister
- Maham Anga was dismissed from her position
- Akbar had him captured and thrown to death from the Agra Fort (correct)
Why did Akbar's foster mother, Maham Anga, die a few months later?
Why did Akbar's foster mother, Maham Anga, die a few months later?
- She was killed by Adam Khan
- She was dismissed from her position
- She fell ill due to old age
- She was affected by Adam Khan's death (correct)
Who was the Prime Minister killed by Adam Khan?
Who was the Prime Minister killed by Adam Khan?
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What was the mistake made by Maham Anga that led to Akbar's intervention?
What was the mistake made by Maham Anga that led to Akbar's intervention?
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Study Notes
Akbar's Early Years (1561-1564)
- Akbar was under the influence of his foster mother, Maham Anga, during this period.
- Maham Anga's capacity for intrigue helped her gain this position.
- She favored her son, Adam Khan, and her relatives, which led to mismanagement.
- Adam Khan misused his position, culminating in the murder of the Prime Minister, Shamsuddin Atga Khan.
- Akbar, in a fit of rage, had Adam Khan captured and thrown to death from the wall of the Agra Fort.
- Maham Anga did not protest, but was affected by the incident and died a few months later.
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This quiz covers the early years of Akbar's reign, specifically the influence of his foster mother Maham Anga and her son Adam Khan. Learn about the events that led to Adam Khan's downfall and Akbar's assertion of power. Test your knowledge of Mughal Empire history!
