Akbar the Great
I can assess Akbar the Great's contribution to Mughal expansion.
Akbar the Great
I can assess Akbar the Great's contribution to Mughal expansion.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mughal power at the start of Akbar's reign was not fully secure.
- Akbar expanded the size of the Mughal Empire.
- Akbar was a strong military leader who conquered many rival states.
- Akbar also used diplomacy to help expand the empire.
Keywords
Jihad - in Islam, a jihad is a religious struggle against evil in society; wars against non-Muslims were often declared as jihads
Common misconception
Akbar is remembered as a strong military leader because he only used violence to expand the Mughal Empire.
Akbar used a variety of methods to expand the Mughal Empire. In some cases, such as to gain control over the Rajput states, diplomacy was more important for expansion under Akbar than violence.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
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