Akbar the Great: The Mughal Emperor
Akbar, the third Mughal emperor of India, is renowned for his exceptional leadership, military conquests, and cultural achievements. His reign, marked by tolerance, integration, and innovation, had a lasting impact on Indian history.
Key Achievements
1. Administrative Reforms: Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system, a ranking system for nobles, and the Zabti system, a revenue collection system.
2. Religious Tolerance: Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul promoted religious harmony and understanding among diverse communities.
3. Cultural Patronage: Akbar's court attracted famous artists, musicians, and writers, including Tansen and Abul Fazl.
4. Architectural Marvels: Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent city that showcases Mughal architecture.
Important Figures
1. Bairam Khan: Akbar's guardian and regent during his early reign.
2. Tansen: Famous court musician and one of the Navaratnas.
3. Abul Fazl: Historian and writer who authored the Akbarnama.
Legacy
Akbar's legacy is defined by his visionary leadership, cultural achievements, and policies that promoted unity and tolerance.
1. Who is the father of Akbar ?
answer: Humayun
2. When was Second Battle of Panipat ?
answer: in the year 1556
3. Who is defeated in the Second Battle of Panipat ?
answer: Hemu is defeated by Akbar
4. Who abolished the religious tax Jaziya ?
answer: Akbar (in the year1564)
5. When did Akbar captured Gujarat ?
answer: In the year 1572
6. Who built the city Fathepur Sikri (City of Victory) ?
answer: Akbar
7. What was the early name of Fathepur Sikri ?
answer: City of Sikri
8. Who built Buland Darwaza ?
answer: Akbar (Buland Darwaza is the gate way of Fathepur Sikri)
9. Where is Ibadatkhana situated ?
answer: It is a prayer house in Fathepur Sikri ,constructed by Akbar
10. Who is the First English man to reach India ?
answer: Ralph Fitch (during Akbar's reign), he is known as pioneer English man or torch bearer English man
11. What is the name of religion founded by Akbar ?
answer: Din ilahi (It means Divine Faith)
12. What is the name of calender started by Akbar ?
answer: ilahi Calendar
13. In which battle Akbar defeated Maharana Pratap of Mewar ?
answer: Battle of Haldighat (In the year 1576)
14. Where is Haldighat mountain pass is situated ?
answer: Haldighat mountain pass is situated in the Aravally hills in Rajasthan.
15. Who was the Mughal Empire when the English East India Company was being founded in1600 December 31 ?
answer: Akbar
16. Where is the tomb of Akbar situated ?
answer: Sikandra near Agra
17. What is the name of Akbar's military system ?
answer: Mansabdari system
18. Who was Akbar's revenue minister ?
answer: Raja Todarmal
19. Which Mughal empire built Agra fort ?
answer: Akbar
answer: Humayun
2. When was Second Battle of Panipat ?
answer: in the year 1556
3. Who is defeated in the Second Battle of Panipat ?
answer: Hemu is defeated by Akbar
4. Who abolished the religious tax Jaziya ?
answer: Akbar (in the year1564)
5. When did Akbar captured Gujarat ?
answer: In the year 1572
6. Who built the city Fathepur Sikri (City of Victory) ?
answer: Akbar
7. What was the early name of Fathepur Sikri ?
answer: City of Sikri
8. Who built Buland Darwaza ?
answer: Akbar (Buland Darwaza is the gate way of Fathepur Sikri)
9. Where is Ibadatkhana situated ?
answer: It is a prayer house in Fathepur Sikri ,constructed by Akbar
10. Who is the First English man to reach India ?
answer: Ralph Fitch (during Akbar's reign), he is known as pioneer English man or torch bearer English man
11. What is the name of religion founded by Akbar ?
answer: Din ilahi (It means Divine Faith)
12. What is the name of calender started by Akbar ?
answer: ilahi Calendar
13. In which battle Akbar defeated Maharana Pratap of Mewar ?
answer: Battle of Haldighat (In the year 1576)
14. Where is Haldighat mountain pass is situated ?
answer: Haldighat mountain pass is situated in the Aravally hills in Rajasthan.
15. Who was the Mughal Empire when the English East India Company was being founded in1600 December 31 ?
answer: Akbar
16. Where is the tomb of Akbar situated ?
answer: Sikandra near Agra
17. What is the name of Akbar's military system ?
answer: Mansabdari system
18. Who was Akbar's revenue minister ?
answer: Raja Todarmal
19. Which Mughal empire built Agra fort ?
answer: Akbar
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ReplyDeleteHere are some GK questions about Akbar:
ReplyDelete1. Who was the third Mughal emperor of India?
A) Babur
B) Humayun
C) Akbar
D) Jahangir
Answer: C) Akbar
2. What was Akbar's policy towards Hindu kingdoms?
A) Conquest
B) Alliance
C) Din-i-Ilahi
D) Tolerance and integration
Answer: D) Tolerance and integration
3. Who was Akbar's guardian and regent during his early reign?
A) Bairam Khan
B) Maham Anga
C) Abul Fazl
D) Tansen
Answer: A) Bairam Khan
4. What was the name of Akbar's famous court musician?
A) Tansen
B) Baiju Bawra
C) Mian Tansen's rival
D) None
Answer: A) Tansen
5. Akbar's revenue system was known as:
A) Zabti system
B) Jagirdari system
C) Mansabdari system
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C
Here are some more GK questions about Akbar:
ReplyDelete1. What was the name of Akbar's wife from the Rajput royal family?
A) Jodha Bai
B) Noor Jahan
C) Mumtaz Mahal
D) Roshanara
Answer: A) Jodha Bai (Mariam-uz-Zamani)
2. Who was the famous historian and writer in Akbar's court?
A) Abul Fazl
B) Abdul Hamid Lahori
C) Gulbadan Begum
D) Badauni
Answer: A) Abul Fazl
3. What was Din-i-Ilahi?
A) A new capital city
B) A religious movement
C) A military campaign
D) A revenue system
Answer: B) A religious movement
4. Akbar's capital was:
A) Agra
B) Delhi
C) Fatehpur Sikri
D) Lahore
Answer: C) Fatehpur Sikri (though he also ruled from Agra and Lahore)
5. Akbar's policy of Sulh-i-Kul means:
A) Religious tolerance
B) Military conquest
C) Economic reforms
D) Administrative reforms
Answer: A) Religious tolerance