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Akbar — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Akbar revision notes for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Key terms: Akbar, Akbar defeated Hemu and Akbar divided his empire into.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Early Life and Accession
- Akbar was the son of Humayun.
- He was born at Amarkot in CE 1542.
- He ascended the Mughal throne in CE 1556 at the age of 14.
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Akbar's Conquests
- Akbar defeated Hemu in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556.
- Hemu had risen in the service of the ruling Afghans and became the chief minister of Adil Shah.
- The defeat and death of Hemu destroyed Afghan power and strengthened the Mughal Empire.
3
Central and Provincial Administration
- Akbar divided his empire into Subas or provinces.
- The empire had twelve provinces.
- Each province was further divided into Sarkars and Parganas.
4
Revenue System
- Akbar adopted Sher Shah's land revenue system with changes.
- The revenue system introduced during Akbar's reign was called Todar Mal's Bandobast.
- Todar Mal was Akbar's efficient revenue minister and one of the Navratnas.
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AkbarAkbar defeated Hemu in the SecondAkbar divided his empire into twelveAkbar adopted Sher Shah's revenue systemThe Mansabdari system was the basis
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