The Mughal Empire
by
helenab23
Last updated 8 years ago
Discipline:
Social Studies Subject:
Historical biographies
Grade:
8


Akbar was Babur's grandson.He contributwes a lot and had a huge impact on the Mughal Empire.Mughal#MongolHe was a leader of unusual abilities and a chief builder of the Mughal Empire. He couldn't read or write but consulted leaders of Ismal. Hinduism, and Christianity. Akbar married a Hindu princess.
Accomplishments
1526- Turkish&Mongol armies again poured through mountain passes into into India. Name1526-1857- The Mughal Dynasty ruled 1556-1605- Akbar's reign, created a strong central govt.1658- Aurangzeb seized the throne without legal right.Late 1600s- Aurangzeb rejected Akbar's tolerant policies.
He won the support of Hindu subjects through policy of toleration and opened a government jobs to Hindus and created a central government. He also ended the taxes on Muslims since he was a non-muslims and married a Hindu princess. He also promoted harmony through tolerance and strenghtened his empire by improving the govt. and used paid officials instead of hereditary officeholders. He also modernized the army, encouraged international trade, standaridzed weights measures, and introduced land reforms.
Lasting Impact
Akbar the great is remembered today as a great emperor. Most of the Hindus loved him, because of the great efforts he made to India.
Citations
Source- History Book
Mughal India
Biography
Timeline
Akbar the Great
Part 1
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