Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Mention any two important social reforms introduced by Akbar?
Advertisements
Solution
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.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Important Words:
Diwan-i-Aam
Important Words:
Todar Mal’s Bandobast
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 |
Write briefly about the following:
Akbar’s northern conquests
What do you think about Akbar’s attempts to bring about religious, cultural, and social unification in his empire?
Picture study:
Name this building.
The land revenue system introduced by Akbar was known as the ______.
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?
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentences:
Why did Akbar encourage the study of secular subjects?
Answer the following question briefly:
Why was Akbar’s position unstable and insecure when he ascended the throne of Delhi?
Rana Udai Singh of Mewar rejected Akbar’s offer of friendship and refused to submit to him. In this context, discuss:
Conflict with Rana Pratap Singh
Answer the following question briefly:
Who assisted the emperor in the administration of the empire? What were their responsibilities and functions?
Answer the following question briefly:
Briefly explain the features and objectives of the Din- i-Ilahi?
Mention the important features of Akbar’s Rajput policy. Why did he adopt this policy, and what were its results?
The picture depicts a Mughal emperor holding discussions on religious matters in the Ibadat Khana.
Identify the emperor.
The foundations laid by ______ were so strong that Jahangir did not have any major problems maintaining the empire.
Discuss Akbar’s revenue system with reference to Survey and assessment of land
Why did Akbar build the Ibadat Khana?
