The Golden Age Of Mughal Empire
Akbar was the representative of the golden age of Mughal Empire. He laid the foundation of a secular national state, based on principles of religious tolerance, universal brotherhood and political unity.
Akbar was born as Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad on October 15, 1542 at the Rajput Fortress of Umerkot in Sindh. He would rule the Mughal Empire for the next 50 years (1556-1605 CE) to become the greatest ruler in medieval India.
Akbar as Young Emperor
Akbar’s father Humayun was living under refuge, since his defeat in the battle of Kanauj (in May 1540) by the forces of Sher Shah Suri. Akbar was brought up in Kabul at the household of his paternal uncles, Kamran Mirza and Aksari Mirza.
After 15 years of exile, Humayun returned to Delhi. With …show more content…
Bairam Khan, who acted as Humayun’s faithful and experienced general before, became Akbar’s regent. He looked after the affairs of the government on Akbar’s behalf.
In his early days as an emperor, Akbar ruled over an unstable and insecure Mughal throne. The empire was threatened by enemies from all sides. Adil Shah, the nephew of Sher Shah, was determined to capture the throne of Delhi and re-establish the Afgan rule. Rajputs had become powerful and were waiting for suitable opportunity to expel Mughals from India. Kabul was occupied by the Akbar’s half-brother, Mirza Hakim, who was ruling as an independent …show more content…
However, Bairam Khan decided to engage Hemu to regain the control of Delhi. On 5 November 1556 CE, the Mughal army confronted the Afghan forces at the historic battlefield of Panipat. In spite of a smaller army, Bairam Khan was able to defeat the Afghan forces and capture Hemu. This helped in the removal of a major threat to the Akbar’s rule.
Did You Know?
Only 30 years earlier, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the same battlefield of Paniput and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire.
Akbar's Conquests
In 1560 CE, Akbar decided to take charge of the state affairs at the age of 18. He dismissed Bairam Khan and assumed absolute power and authority. Since then, Akbar embarked on the policy of conquest and annexation to bring the entire sub-continent under his control.
In next 40 years, Akbar would have established an empire that stretched from Hindu Kush Mountains in the west to the Brahmaputra in the east and from the Himalayas in the north to the Godavari in the south. Mughal Empire at the death of Akbar
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Akbar was born as Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad on October 15, 1542 at the Rajput Fortress of Umerkot in Sindh. He would rule the Mughal Empire for the next 50 years (1556-1605 CE) to become the greatest ruler in medieval India.
Akbar as Young Emperor
Akbar’s father Humayun was living under refuge, since his defeat in the battle of Kanauj (in May 1540) by the forces of Sher Shah Suri. Akbar was brought up in Kabul at the household of his paternal uncles, Kamran Mirza and Aksari Mirza.
After 15 years of exile, Humayun returned to Delhi. With …show more content…
Bairam Khan, who acted as Humayun’s faithful and experienced general before, became Akbar’s regent. He looked after the affairs of the government on Akbar’s behalf.
In his early days as an emperor, Akbar ruled over an unstable and insecure Mughal throne. The empire was threatened by enemies from all sides. Adil Shah, the nephew of Sher Shah, was determined to capture the throne of Delhi and re-establish the Afgan rule. Rajputs had become powerful and were waiting for suitable opportunity to expel Mughals from India. Kabul was occupied by the Akbar’s half-brother, Mirza Hakim, who was ruling as an independent …show more content…
However, Bairam Khan decided to engage Hemu to regain the control of Delhi. On 5 November 1556 CE, the Mughal army confronted the Afghan forces at the historic battlefield of Panipat. In spite of a smaller army, Bairam Khan was able to defeat the Afghan forces and capture Hemu. This helped in the removal of a major threat to the Akbar’s rule.
Did You Know?
Only 30 years earlier, Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the same battlefield of Paniput and laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire.
Akbar's Conquests
In 1560 CE, Akbar decided to take charge of the state affairs at the age of 18. He dismissed Bairam Khan and assumed absolute power and authority. Since then, Akbar embarked on the policy of conquest and annexation to bring the entire sub-continent under his control.
In next 40 years, Akbar would have established an empire that stretched from Hindu Kush Mountains in the west to the Brahmaputra in the east and from the Himalayas in the north to the Godavari in the south. Mughal Empire at the death of Akbar
North-West