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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Mention the important features of Akbar’s Rajput policy. Why did he adopt this policy and what were its results?
Solution
Akbar realized that the support of the Rajputs was necessary to build a powerful empire.
For this he adopted the following policy:
- Akbar treated the Rajputs with honour and equality and won their respect and loyalty.
- He married Rajput princesses to strengthen his ties with Rajputs.
- He appointed Rajputs on High posts in his court to win their friendship, loyalty, and cooperation.
- He abolished the Jizya and pilgrim tax levied on Hindus.
- Akbar did not annex the kingdoms of the Rajput rulers but only asked them to recognize him as their overlord and pay him regular tribute. The result of adopting this policy was that Akbar won the loyalty and support of the Rajputs, Who formed the backbone of a strong and stable empire.
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