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Akbar And Consolidation Of Mughal Administration (1556-1605) Jahangir - Shahjahan - Aurangzeb And Their Contributions

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History

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Akbar's Reign and Administrative Reforms

  • Akbar became emperor in 1556 at the age of 13 after the Second Battle of Panipat.
  • He defeated Hemu and secured Mughal rule in North India.
  • Introduced the Dahsala (Zabti) land revenue system based on 10-year average of crop yields and prices.
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Akbar's Policies: Rajput, Religious, and Social

  • Married Rajput princesses and gave Rajput rulers high mansabs and autonomy.
  • Only Mewar resisted Mughal authority initially.
  • Abolished jizya (tax on non-Muslims) and pilgrim tax.
3

Jahangir and Nur Jahan

  • Jahangir ruled from 1605 to 1627.
  • Continued Akbar’s policies with minor changes.
  • Married Nur Jahan, who became a powerful political figure.
4

Shah Jahan's Rule and Achievements

  • Ruled from 1628 to 1658.
  • Known for military campaigns and architectural marvels.
  • Defeated Mewar and expanded control in Deccan.

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Introduced by Akbar in 1580A rankA policy of universal peaceA hall of worship and debateAn inlay technique using semi

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