Question

How old was akbar when he ascended the throne?​

Answer 1

Answer: 14 years old.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Akbar ascended the throne at the age of 14 years old.

• Akbar ascended at the throne after the sudden death of Humayun.

• Bairam Khan, friend of Humayun acted as the care taker of Akbar.

• In the early years of Akbar's rule, Hemu attacked the Mughal empire.

• Akbar with the help of Bairam Khan defeated Hemu in the second battle of Panipat in 1556 AD.

• Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of all time and greatest in Mughal dynasty.

• He is popularly known as "Akbar - the great".

• During Akbar's reign, Mughal Empire reached its zenith.

• Akbar conquered many territories and extended the Mughal empire.

• Akbar is popular for his secular religious policies.

• He even introduced a new religion known as "Din - i - Illahi".

• However, this religion failed to gain people's attention.

Answer 2

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- Akbar was 14 years old when he ascended the throne.

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• The full name of Akbar was Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar.

• He was Born on 15 October 1542 in Umarkot, Pakistan.

• He was Died on 27 October 1605 in Fatehpur Sikri.

• He was the third Mughal ruler after his father Humayun.

• The death of Akbar was caused by the attack of dysentery.

• He also wrote a book named as Intikhaabi Taariikhi Kashmir.

• He also suggested Din-i-ilahi religion. But it doesn't have any holy book and temples.

• He also introduced a Bangla calender, known as Tarikh-e-Elahi (Bangla Sal).

• He also banned slavery system in kingdom.

• Akbar also abolished jizya tax because he wanted to treat people equally.

• Fatehpur sikri was declared as a capital by Akbar.