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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
Mention any two important social reforms introduced by Akbar?
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उत्तर
Akbar introduced a number of social reforms to rid Indian society from some cruel practices like:
- Akbar issued orders to the kotwals to check the forcible practice of Sati or the burning of a widow on the funeral pyre of her husband. However, the women who committed Sati of their own free will were allowed to do so.
- Akbar legalised widow remarriage.
- Akbar was against anyone having more than one wife unless the first wife could not bear children.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Important Words:
chief sadr
Important Words:
Din-i-Ilahi
Fill in the blank:
Akbar adopted a liberal ____________.
Match Column A with Columb B:
| A | B |
| 1. Bairam Khan | (a) religious faith started by Akbar |
| 2. Abul Fazi | (b) incharge of the revenue |
| 3. Todar Mal | (c) musician of Akbar's court |
| 4. Tansen | (d) guardian of Akbar |
| 5. Din-i-ilahi | (e) author of Akbarnama |
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Akbar reimposed Jazia on the non-Muslim subjects.
When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought? What were its results?
What was the extent of Akbar’s kingdom? How was administration carried out during Akbar’s time? Explain with reference to the Central and Provincial administration.
Give reasons why.
Land was classified and measured before revenue was fixed.
Picture study:
Name this building.
Akbar held regular meetings with his senior officers in the ______ and he met his subjects in the ______.
Fill in the blanks:
Two great poets patronized by Akbar were ________ and _________.
Choose the correct answer:
Akbar was ______ years old when he was proclaimed emperor.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why is the memory of Rana Pratap Singh still honoured in Rajasthan?
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:
Who had the power to appoint and dismiss the mansabdars?
What measures did Akbar adopt to reorganize and strengthen the army?
What policies did Akbar follow to transform the Islamic state into a secular one and unite the diverse races in the country into a single nation based on equality?
