Question

Write briefly about the following:
Akbar’s southern conquests.

Answer 1

From AD 1598 to 1601, the Mughal forces remained busy in the Deccan. Ahmadnagar was taken from Chand Bibi in AD 1600. She was killed by her own army. The Mughals then captured Asirgarh, a very strong for of Khandesh in AD 1601. Akbar annexed three provinces in the Deccan, i.e., Berar, Ahmadnagar and Khandesh.

1. One-third of the average produce was the king’s share. It could be paid in cash or kind, though cash was preferred.
2. The revenue officers were instructed to treat the peasants well.
   Loans which could be paid back in easy installments were advanced to the peasants to Berar, Ahmadnagar, and Khandesh