Rajput Policy Of Akbar The Rajpur policy of Akbar was the result of a deliberate policy and was based on the principles of enlightened self-interest, recognition of merit, justice and fair play. The rebellions of those very people on whom depended the Mughal authority convinced Akbar, that the … [Read more...]

Bairam Khan became the guardian of Akbar when Akbar was just 13 year old. Bairam Khan was the Chief Military commander in the Mughal Army. Bairam Khan was born in Badakhshan and joined the service of Mughal Emperor Babur at the age of 16. Later on Bairam Khan contributed towards the establishment … [Read more...]

Th Religious Policy of Akbar was liberal. Akbar was born and brought up in comparatively liberal surrounding. Bairam Khan, who subsequently became Akbar's guardian and protector, was a Shia Muslim. Bairam Khan is responsible for molding his conduct and shaping his early policy. Akbar's most notable … [Read more...]

The Education system in Mughal period during Akbar was in advance of his age and made an attempt to raise the intellectual level of the people. Although he did not establish a network of schools and colleges all over the country for the benefit of the school-going population and did not allocate a … [Read more...]

The birth place of Akabr is Amarkot and the date of his birth is October 14,1542. Akbar, known as Akbar the Great, was born at the house of Rana Virsal of Amarkot in the Thar Parkar district of Sindh. He was the son of Humayun and grandson of Babur. His parents, Humayun and Hamida Banu Begam, … [Read more...]

Akbar 's proposal for friendship was sternly refused by the proud king of Mewar, Raja Uadi Singh. Moreover, he had given further offence to the Emperor by offering shelter to Baz Bahadur, the fugitive ruler of Malwa. Akbar resolved to punish the Mewar king. He accordingly dispatched a strong army. … [Read more...]

Bairam Khan was Emperor Humayun's trusted friend. On the death of Humayun in 1556 he took the initiative and necessary measures for proclaiming Akbar as the successor of Humayun on the throne of Delhi. Akbar consequently became the Emperor of India and Bairam ruled on his behalf. But Delhi was soon … [Read more...]

What is Din-i-Ilahi? Akbar is said to have evolved a new religion called Din-i-Ilahi. This Din-i Ilahi has been described as a combination of all moral principles of various religions which would satisfy all. In fact, Akbar wanted to introduce a national religion. In any case Din-i-Ilahi was not a … [Read more...]

Main Features of Mansabdari System Mansabdari system was of Central Asian origin. Some of the features of Mansabdari System were in vogue during the reigns of Alauddin Khalji and Sher Shah. The Mansabdari system was formally organized and introduced by Akbar in his administration. This system … [Read more...]