in Islam, a jihad is a religious struggle against evil in society; wars against non-Muslims were often declared as jihads

Akbar the Great

History

Pupils' understanding of the importance of India and the way in which it was governed, will be built upon through their future studies of the East India Company (Y8) and the growth of Empire (Y9).

Pupils will already have an understanding of the Empire and conquests from their studies of medieval Mali (Y7) and the expansion of English settlers in the Americas (Y8). Pupils will also have an understanding of the importance of trade, as informed by their knowledge of the trade links developed across Europe during the Crusades (Y7).

The Mughal Empire: how important was violence to the Mughal conquests in India?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

After the Second Battle of Panipat the Mughals gained 120 war...

The Mughals' capture of the Sultanate of Gujurat was important because it contained many...

During the 1570s, soldiers from __________ often changed sides to fight with the Mughals?

In 1567 Emperor Akbar declared that the war against the Kingdom of Mewar was a...

Akbar gained power over most Rajput kingdoms through...

Akbar granted freedom of religious worship to the Kingdom of Amber.

Akbar forced the Kingdom of Amber to convert to Islam.

Akbar forced the Kingdom of Amber to convert to Hinduism.

Which of these best describes Akbar's policy towards religion in the Kingdom of Amber?

The way leaders manage relationships with other rulers and countries is called...

Someone who is sent or kept away from their own country is said to have been...

At the Battle of Kanauj Emperoror Humayan was defeated by Sher...

Match the event to the year in which it took place.

During his years in exile, Humayan received support from the {{}} emperor.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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