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How did Akbar's military strategies differ from those of his neighboring kingdoms?
How did Akbar's military strategies differ from those of his neighboring kingdoms?
- He used heavy artillery and cannons similar to the Safavids and Ottomans. (correct)
- He prioritized guerilla warfare, while his neighbors engaged in large-scale battles.
- He avoided the use of heavy artillery, preferring traditional cavalry tactics.
- He focused solely on naval power, while his neighbors relied on land-based armies.
What was the impact of Akbar's policy of appointing Rajputs as officers within his empire?
What was the impact of Akbar's policy of appointing Rajputs as officers within his empire?
- It enabled him to access the latest military technology from Rajput territories.
- It decreased the size and efficiency of his army.
- It turned potential enemies into allies, contributing to the stability of his empire. (correct)
- It led to widespread rebellion among the Mughal ranks.
Which of the following best describes Akbar's approach to religious tolerance within his empire?
Which of the following best describes Akbar's approach to religious tolerance within his empire?
- He persecuted minority religions to consolidate his power.
- He strictly enforced Islam, making it the only legal religion.
- He promoted religious freedom and blended Islamic traditions with other faiths. (correct)
- He remained neutral, neither promoting nor suppressing any particular religion.
How did Akbar demonstrate his religious tolerance towards Hinduism?
How did Akbar demonstrate his religious tolerance towards Hinduism?
What was the significance of Akbar abolishing the tax on Hindu pilgrims and the jizya?
What was the significance of Akbar abolishing the tax on Hindu pilgrims and the jizya?
What was the primary objective of Todar Mal's taxation policy under Akbar's rule?
What was the primary objective of Todar Mal's taxation policy under Akbar's rule?
What was the intended purpose of Akbar's land grant policies?
What was the intended purpose of Akbar's land grant policies?
Which factor most contributed to the expansion of the Mughal Empire under Akbar's rule?
Which factor most contributed to the expansion of the Mughal Empire under Akbar's rule?
What was the long-term impact of Akbar's land policies on Mughal officials?
What was the long-term impact of Akbar's land policies on Mughal officials?
What was the main reason why Akbar appointed a Spanish Jesuit to tutor his second son?
What was the main reason why Akbar appointed a Spanish Jesuit to tutor his second son?
Flashcards
Who was Babur?
Who was Babur?
Founder of the Mughal Empire in India, a skilled general who won against larger armies.
Who was Akbar?
Who was Akbar?
Babur's grandson who ruled India with wisdom and tolerance from 1556 to 1605, name means Great.
Akbar's Military Philosophy
Akbar's Military Philosophy
Akbar recognized military power as essential for preventing neighbors from conquering him. Thus, a king must always be aggressive.
Akbar's Military Strategy
Akbar's Military Strategy
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Akbar's Political Strategy
Akbar's Political Strategy
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Akbar's Religious Tolerance
Akbar's Religious Tolerance
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Akbar's Tax Reforms
Akbar's Tax Reforms
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Todar Mal's Taxation Policy
Todar Mal's Taxation Policy
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Akbar's Land Policies
Akbar's Land Policies
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Study Notes
Babur's Rule
- Babur was a descendant of Genghis Khan.
- Babur inherited a small kingdom in Central Asia, but was driven south.
- Babur built up an army and swept into India, establishing the Mughal Empire.
- In 1526, Babur led 12,000 troops to victory against an army of 100,000 commanded by a sultan of Delhi.
- After Babur's death, his son Humayun lost most of the territory Babur had gained.
- Babur's grandson followed Humayun, who was 13 years old at the time.
Akbar's Golden Age
- Babur's grandson, Akbar, lived from 1556 to 1605.
- Akbar, which translates to "Great", ruled India with wisdom and tolerance.
A Military Conqueror
- Akbar understood military power was essential for preventing neighbors from invasion.
- Akbar equipped his armies with heavy artillery similar to the Safavids and Ottomans.
- Cannons enabled Akbar to break into walled cities and extend his rule into the Deccan plateau.
- Akbar appointed some Rajputs as officers, turning potential enemies into allies.
- Through military and political wisdom, Akbar unified a land of at least 100 million people.
A Liberal Ruler
- Akbar continued the Islamic tradition of religious freedom.
- Akbar allowed people of other religions to practice their faiths.
- He married Hindu princesses without forcing them to convert.
- He allowed his wives to practice their religious rituals in the palace
- Akbar showed tolerance by abolishing the tax on Hindu pilgrims and the jizya, or tax on non-Muslims.
- He appointed a Spanish Jesuit to tutor his second son.
- Akbar governed through a bureaucracy of officials.
- Natives and foreigners, Hindus and Muslims, could all rise to high office under Akbar's rule.
- Akbar's chief finance minister, Todar Mal, created a clever taxation policy.
- Akbar levied a tax similar to the present-day graduated income tax, calculating it as a percentage of the value of the peasants' crops.
- This tax was fair and affordable, and the number of peasants who paid it increased
- Akbar gave land grants to his bureaucrats, but reclaimed the lands after they died and distributed them as he saw fit.
- This policy prevented the growth of feudal aristocracies, but did not encourage dedication from Mughal officials.
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