Question

Write a note on the measures
taken by Akbar to buildfriendly relations with Rajputs.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

* Akbar’s relations with the Rajputs have to be seen against the wider background of Mughal policy towards the powerful rajas and zamindars of the country.

* When Hymayun came back to India, he embarked upon a deliberate policy of trying to win over these elements. Abul Fazl says that in order “to soothe the minds of the zamindars, he entered in to matrimonial relations with them”.

* Thus when Jamal Khan Mewati, who was one of the great zamindars of India, submitted to Humayun, he married one of his beautiful daughters himself and married the younger sister to Bairam Khan. In course of time, Akbar ex­panded and elaborated this policy.

* When Akbar assumed throne he made deliberate attempt to win Rajputs to his side and enlisted their support in expansion and consolidation of Mughal rule in India. He met with tremendous success in his endeavor. It also brought decline in the number and magnitude of revolts of Rajputs.

* Akbar could con­centrate more on his administrative and other reforms. Thus Akbar’s regime marks the beginning of friendly relations of Mughals and Rajputs. The relationship of religious conflict between ruling elites was replaced by that of cooperation and friendliness.

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