Akbar the Great
I can assess Akbar the Great's contribution to Mughal expansion.
Akbar the Great
I can assess Akbar the Great's contribution to Mughal expansion.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mughal power at the start of Akbar's reign was not fully secure.
- Akbar expanded the size of the Mughal Empire.
- Akbar was a strong military leader who conquered many rival states.
- Akbar also used diplomacy to help expand the empire.
Common misconception
Akbar is remembered as a strong military leader because he only used violence to expand the Mughal Empire.
Akbar used a variety of methods to expand the Mughal Empire. In some cases, such as to gain control over the Rajput states, diplomacy was more important for expansion under Akbar than violence.
Keywords
Jihad - in Islam, a jihad is a religious struggle against evil in society; wars against non-Muslims were often declared as jihads
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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