Akbar's Reign in India

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Questions and Answers

Who played a vital role in guiding Akbar during the early years of his reign?

Salim
Jahangir
Bairam Khan (correct)
Hemu

What was the significant military conflict marking the beginning of Akbar's reign?

Battle of Agra
Second Battle of Panipat (correct)
Battle of Khandesh
Battle of Haldighati

Which of the following regions was NOT conquered by Akbar during his reign?

Gujarat
Bengal
Mysore (correct)
Khandesh

Which of the following regions did Akbar conquer while venturing beyond the Vindhyas?

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What were the main challenges Akbar faced at the start of his reign?

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Flashcards

Akbar's Age of Accession

Akbar became the Mughal Emperor at the young age of 13 years old.

Bairam Khan

Akbar's tutor who guided him during the early years of his reign.

Hemu

The Wazir of Adil Shah who led a rebellion against Akbar.

Second Battle of Panipat

A decisive battle where Akbar's forces, led by Bairam Khan, defeated Hemu and secured control over the empire.

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Akbar's Conquests

Akbar expanded the Mughal empire significantly by conquering various regions throughout India, including Malwa, Gondwana, Bengal, Gujarat, Kashmir, Kabul, Ahmadnagar, Berar, and Khandesh.

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Study Notes

Akbar's Reign

Akbar, born in 1556, was the greatest Mughal ruler of India, reigning from 1556 to 1605.
He acceded to the throne at the age of thirteen, initially with Bairam Khan as his tutor and advisor.
Akbar faced a challenging period as the Afghans regrouped, led by Hemu, to challenge the Mughal empire.
The Second Battle of Panipat saw Bairam Khan's Mughal forces defeat Hemu, securing Mughal control over the region.
Akbar expanded Mughal influence, conquering Malwa, Gondwana, Bengal, Gujarat, Kashmir, and Kabul.
His forces ventured south of the Vindhyas, conquering Deccan regions like Ahmadnagar, Berar, and Khandesh after stiff resistance.