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प्रश्न
What do you think about Akbar’s attempts to bring about religious, cultural, and social unification in his empire?
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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
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Akbar allowed religious freedom to the Rajputs only.
Write briefly about the following:
Akbar’s northern conquests
Picture study:
Name the emperor who got it built. Write about his religious policies.
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:
Din-i-Ilahi was adopted by all the people in Akbar’s empire.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Why did Akbar follow a policy of friendship with the Rajput?
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
What do you understand by the term ‘mansab’?
Answer the following question briefly:
Discuss the power and position of the emperor in the central administration.
Answer the following question briefly:
Who assisted the emperor in the administration of the empire? What were their responsibilities and functions?
Mention the important features of Akbar’s Rajput policy. Why did he adopt this policy, and what were its results?
