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ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Summary of Akbar for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics. Key concepts: Akbar, Akbar defeated Hemu and Akbar divided his empire into.
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Overview
Akbar was one of the greatest Mughal emperors. He was born at Amarkot in CE 1542 and became emperor in CE 1556 at the age of 14. His reign was marked by conquests, a strong administration, fair revenue reforms, religious tolerance, friendship with Rajputs, and major cultural achievements in architec
Key Concepts
Akbar
Akbar, whose original name was Jalaluddin Muhammad, was the son of Humayun. After Humayun's death, he ascended the throne in CE 1556 at the age of 14.
Akbar defeated Hemu in the Second
Akbar defeated Hemu in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556. Later, he conquered Malwa, Garh Katanga, Chittor, Bengal, and also secured the north-west
Akbar divided his empire into twelve
Akbar divided his empire into twelve provinces called Subas. These were further divided into Sarkars and Parganas, and each pargana contained villages
Akbar adopted Sher Shah's revenue system
Akbar adopted Sher Shah's revenue system with changes. Under Todar Mal's Bandobast, land was measured with Jarib, classified into types, and revenue w
The Mansabdari system was the basis
The Mansabdari system was the basis of civil and military administration. A mansabdar had zat and sawar ranks. The number of soldiers maintained could
Learning Objectives
- Understand Akbar's early life and rise to power
- Trace the major conquests that expanded the Mughal Empire
- Describe Akbar's central and provincial administration
- Explain Todar Mal's land revenue system
- Understand the Mansabdari system and its features
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