Akbar — Flashcards

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Akbar was Jalaluddin Muhammad, the son of Humayun. He was born at Amarkot in CE 1542 and ascended the Mughal throne in CE 1556 at the age of 14. He assumed the title Akbar and became one of the greate…

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Bairam Khan was Humayun's faithful and experienced general. After Humayun's death, he acted as Akbar's guardian and helped him during the difficult early years of rule. He also advised Akbar during th…

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Hemu captured Delhi and became a major threat to Akbar. Akbar, advised by Bairam Khan, marched against him. Hemu was defeated and killed in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556, and this victory helpe…

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Akbar dismissed Bairam Khan in 1560 CE and then took power himself. This marked the beginning of his direct rule.

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Akbar did not annex the Rajput kingdoms. Instead, he asked them for tribute and acceptance of his overlordship. He also made matrimonial alliances and appointed Rajputs to important posts, which helpe…

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Akbar married the princess of Amber, and she became the mother of Jahangir. This marriage was part of Akbar's policy of friendship and alliance with the Rajputs.

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Rana Pratap continued the struggle against the Mughals after his father's death. He was defeated at the Battle of Haldighati in 1576, but he did not give up the fight and could not regain Chittor.

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Rani Durgavati was the regent of Garh Katanga of the Gond Dynasty. In 1564, she fought bravely against Mughal forces led by Asaf Khan but was defeated and stabbed herself to death.