History & Civics [1 Mark Question Answer]

The Emperor organize these assemblies to explain the principles and teachings of all the religions.

Muslim clerics, Hindu scholars, Buddhist and Jain monks, Parsi priests, Christian missionaries, etc. assembled in the Ibadat Khanna.

Akbar.

Revenue calculation: Revenue was calculated on the basis of average produce and average price of the past ten years. One-third of the average produce was the king’s share.

The mansabdari system was not hereditary. After the death of the mansabdar his jagir came back to the king, who granted it to someone else.

Having understood the advantages of a friendly relationship with the Rajputs to acquire more power and kingdoms, he introduced the policy of establishing matrimonial alliances with them.

Akbar issued a declaration called Mahzar, which gave him the power to choose between different interpretations of Islamic law.

Akbar abolished the jizya (poll) tax and the pilgrim tax.

The mansabdars were appointed, promoted, or dismissed by the emperor.

The term ‘mansab’ means office or rank.

People in Rajasthan still honour the memory of Rana Pratap Singh because his whole life he fought for throwing the Mughal’s out of their territory.

Akbar embarked on a policy of conquest and annexation. His aim was to bring the entire country under his control.

Akbar encourages the study of secular subjects like Mathematics, Agriculture, Logic, History, and Astronomy to increase the knowledge of people and to promote religious harmony.

Bairam Khan managed the affairs of the state on behalf of Akbar.