Short Answer Type Questions
What was the condition of Peasants in Mughal empire?
2
Mention any two features of the Mansabdari system.
3
What measures were taken by Akbar to consolidate his empire?
4
Who defeated Humayun at chausa and how he regained his kingdom back?
5
What do you mean by Akbar's idea of, 'sulh-i kul?
6
Comment on the state of Mughal Empire after seventeenth century.
Answers
Answer:
1.) The Indian peasantry in the Mughal Empire was highly stratified and there was considerable difference in the size of holdings, produce and resources of peasants within the same locality. India had a well diversified economy with the cultivation of a large variety of crops
2.) Main Features of mansabdari system
•The king himself appointed the mansabdars. ...
•A mansabdar could be asked to perform any civil or military service.
3.) Being a great warrior and conqueror Akbar extended his boundaries by conquering Gujarat, Bengal, Kashmir, Sind, Central India, Deccan states, and many other states. He followed the policy of religious tolerance and established friendly relations with the Rajputs in particular and the Hindus in general.
4.) When Kamran returned to Lahore, Humayun, with his other brothers Askari and Hindal, marched to meet Sher Shah 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Agra at the battle of Kannauj on 17 May 1540. Humayun was soundly defeated
5.) peace with all
What is it? Sulh-i kul is an Arabic term literally meaning “peace with all,” “universal peace,” or “absolute peace,” drawn from a Sufi mystic principle. As applied by the third Mughal Emperor of India, Akbar (who reigned 1556-1605), it described a peaceful and harmonious relationship among different religions.
6.) The Mughal aristocracy commanded vast wealth and resources, making them an extremely powerful group of individuals in the late seventeenth century. As the Mughal emperor's status weakened, his entourage rose to power as provincial power brokers. They founded new kingdoms and ruled over areas like Awadh and Hyderabad