Akbar followed Rajput policy to extend his control over
many kings and chieftains. Explain.
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Explanation:
The 13 chief features of Akbar’s Rajput policy are as follows:
- 1. Matrimonial alliances:
In 1562, Akbar married the daughter of Raja Bihari Mai of Amber (modern Jaipur). Akbar’s son Salim who came to be known as Jahangir was born from this queen.
He also married two other princesses, one of Jodhpur and other of Jaisalmer. He married his son Jahangir to the daughter of Raja Bhagwan Dass, son of Raja Bihari Mai. Khusrau, another son of Jahangir, was born to this princess.
The marriage of Akbar in the family of Jaipur is considered as of great significance. In the words of Dr. Beni Prasad. ” It symbolized the dawn of a new era in Indian politics, it gave the country a line of remarkable sovereigns, it secured to the four generations of Mughal emperors the services of some of the greatest captains and diplomats that medieval India produced.”
- 2. Appointment to high posts:
Raja Todar Mai and Raja Birbal occupied important positions. Raja Bihari Mai, his son Bhagwan Dass and grandson Man Singh were among his close confidants.
- 3. Equal treatment:
Akbar accorded equal status to the Rajput’s.
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