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प्रश्न
What do you think about Akbar’s attempts to bring about religious, cultural, and social unification in his empire?
उत्तर
Akbar took the following steps to transform the Islamic state into a secular one and unite the diverse races in the country into a single nation based on equality:
- He abolished the Jaziya tax which was imposed by earlier Muslim rulers on all non-Muslim subjects and pilgrim tax imposed on Hindus visiting places of pilgrimage.
- He allowed Hindus to build temples, celebrate festivals and worship freely. He even allowed his Hindu wives to celebrate festivals like Holi and Diwali.
- He gave high posts to talented and competent Hindus in his court, examples are: Todar Mai, Birbal and Raja Bhagwan Das.
- He married Rajput princesses and allowed them freedom of worship.
- He granted land to all persons irrespective of their religious faith.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Important Words:
chief sadr
Important Words:
Diwan-i-khas
Fill in the blanks:
In the year _________ Akbar defeated Rana Pratap in the Battle of _______.
When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought? What were its results?
Picture study:
Why and when was it built?
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Abul Fazl | (a) Hindustani music |
| 2. Faizi | (b) military commander |
| 3. Tansen | (c) Persian poet laureate |
| 4. Birbal | (d) Akbarnama |
| 5. Raja Man Singh | (e) Akbar's constant companion |
State whether the following is true or false:
In each Subha, the diwan kept records of the land revenue.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
What do you understand by the term ‘mansab’?
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
What power did Akbar gain through the Mahzar?
How did the revenue system benefit the state and the farmers?
