Akbar's Early Reign: Maham Anga and Adam Khan

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

What was the mistake made by Maham Anga that led to Akbar's intervention?

<p>She was favouring her son, Adam Khan, and her relatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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