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What term was used to refer to a State or Province in the Mughal Empire?
Who succeeded Humayun as the third emperor of the Mughal dynasty?
Who was the chief consort of Mughal emperor Akbar?
What was the role of Bairam Khan in relation to Akbar?
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Which architectural structure was built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat?
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What division came after a Sarkar in the administrative setup established by Akbar?
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Study Notes
Mughal Empire: Akbar
- Akbar was the third emperor of the Mughal dynasty, succeeding his father Humayun.
- His reign lasted from 11th February 1556 to 27th October 1605, until his death.
- Bairam Khan acted as the regent of Akbar.
Administrative Reforms
- Akbar divided the empire into 15 Subahs (states or provinces) as part of his administrative reforms from 1572 to 1580.
- Subahs were further divided into districts known as Sarkars.
- Sarkars were further divided into Mahals or Parganas.
Later Years
- By the 18th century, the Subahs were conquered by the British and Marathas.
Personal Life
- Akbar had 6 wives, with Mariam-uz-Zamani (also known as Jodhan Bai) being his chief consort.
- Mariam-uz-Zamani was a Hindu.
- Akbar's most famous child was his son Jahangir, who succeeded him as emperor.
Cultural Achievements
- Akbar was a patron of art and culture.
- He established a massive library with works in many different languages.
- The library was staffed with artists, translators, scholars, calligraphers, book binders, and readers.
- A separate library was established at Fatehpur Sikri exclusively for women.
- Akbar built the Buland Darwaza to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
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Test your knowledge about the reign of Emperor Akbar in the Mughal Empire, his administrative reforms, and the division of the empire into Subahs. Learn about key historical events and the structure of the Mughal administration during Akbar's rule.
