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Akbar

ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

Summary of Akbar for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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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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