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Akbar was __ years old when he was proclaimed the emperor.
13
Akbar realized that the friendship and support of the ______ would be of great help in strengthening and expanding the Mughal Empire.
Rajputs.
Name of the chief minister and general of Adil Shah.
Hemu.
Akbar's library consisted of about _____ books.
24,000
The mansabdars were appointed, promoted or dismissed by the?
The mansabdars were appointed, promoted or dismissed by the emperor.
Who was Tulsidas ?
Tulsidas was the greatest Hindi author in those times.
Akbar assumed absolute power and authority at the age of 21. True or False?
"X" was Akbar's constant companion and trusted friend. Who is X?
Birbal was Akbar's constant companion and trusted friend.
Name 3 of the places Akbar conquered during the series of campaigns in the north-west.
Kashmir, Kandahar, Lower Sind and Eastern Balochistan.
What is the meaning of the word "mansab" and what does a mansabdar mean?
The word mansab means office or rank and a mansabdar is a holder of a rank in the administration.
"X" became Akbar's regent and looked after the affairs of the government on his behalf.Who is X?
Bairam Khan.
What was written by Tulsidas?
The Ramacharitamanas was written by Tulsidas.
What did the Second Battle of Panipat do?
Second Battle of Panipat crushed the Afghan power and removed the threat to Akbar's throne.
Akbar was very well educated and had an insatiable hunger for knowledge and a passion for books. True or False?
False, Akbar was illiterate but he had an insatiable hunger for knowledge and a passion for books.
One of the greatest achievements of Akbar was the establishment of an _______________ system.
excellent administration
___ was the main source of revenue.
Land was the main source of revenue.
Name the Head of the Revenue department during Akbar's reign.
Wazir or the Diwan.
Akbar also adopted the ____ and ______ system for his army.
Akbar also adopted the Dagh and Chehra system for his army.
The __ ____ was the supervisor of the royal household.
Mir Saman
______ was the court language and the language of the upper classes. __________ wrote the Akbarnama.
Persian was the court language and the language of the upper classes. Abul Fazl wrote the Akbarnama.
What was Akbar's religious policy? Explain in one or two sentences.
Akbar followed a policy of religious tolerance and won the respect, affection and support of his Hindu subjects, in general and the Rajputs, in particular. He had a great desire to unite the diverse races in India into one nation where everyone would enjoy equal status.
Todar Mal introduced a land revenue system known as?
Todar Mal's Bandobast.
Where did Akbar hold regular meetings?
Diwan-i-Khas.
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Akbar built the Ibadat Khana or the ____ __ _____ at his new capital,________ _____, for discussions on _________ _______.
Ans- Akbar built the Ibadat Khana or the hall of prayer at his new capital,Fatehpur Sikri, for discussions on religious matters.
Why did Akbar embark on a policy of conquest an annexation?
Akbar wanted to bring the entire country under his control, so he embarked on a policy of conquest and annexation.