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ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics

What Akbar covers in ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 7 History & Civics syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 7 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in Akbar

1

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.
2

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Akbar: Mughal emperor, administrator, conqueror, and patron of culture

Early lifeConquestsCentral administrationProvincial administrationRevenue systemMansabdari systemReligious policyRajputs

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Key topics in Akbar include Early Life and Accession, Akbar's Conquests, Central and Provincial Administration, Revenue System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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