Question

Write about the conquests of Akbar.

Answer 1

Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor, ascended the Mughal throne in 1556 when the Empire extended only over a small area in Northern India. His first task was one of consolidations. But Akbar was an ambitious ruler, and wanted to build up as mighty and extensive an empire as possible. He wanted to be the lord-paramount of the country. In 1560, he invaded Malwa and compelled its ruler, Baz Bahadur to submit to his authorit

Answer 2

Conquest of Akbar

Explanation:

• By AD 1560, Akbar was 18 years old and wished to rule independently.
• In order to establish himself firmly,Akbar set out to expand his empire further.
• He adopted two methods-direct conquests and marriage alliances .
• In AD 1581Adham Khan defeated Baz Bahadur the ruler if Malwa and annexed it to the Mughal empire.
• In AD 1564,Akbar attacked Gondwana.
• Gondwana was annexed to Mughal Empire.
• Meanwhile,Akbar suppressed the revolt of his half brother Mirza Hakim and the Uzbegsm
• He conquered Sisodiya capital of Chittor in 1568 defeating Rana Udai Singh.
• In 1569 he seized Ranthambor.
• He had to again suppress a revolt in support of Mirza Hakim in 1579-80.