Akbar the Great: Mughal Emperor of India

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Who was Akbar?

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Akbar was the greatest of the Mughal emperors of India, born on October 15, 1542, in Umarkot, and died on October 25, 1605, in Agra.

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At what age did Akbar ascend the throne of Delhi?

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Akbar ascended the throne at the age of thirteen.

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What significant battle did Akbar's forces win on November 5, 1556?

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The Second Battle of Panipat.

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What was the strategic importance of Malwa during Akbar's conquests?

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Malwa commanded the route through the Vindhya Range to the plateau region of the Deccan and contained rich agricultural land.

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What fortress did Akbar capture in 1568?

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The historic fortress of Chitor (now Chittaurgarh).

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What year did Akbar conquer Gujarat?

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Akbar conquered Gujarat in 1572.

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Who was Sulaiman Kararni?

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Sulaiman Kararni was the Governor of South Bihar who recognized Akbar's overlordship until his death in 1572.

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What happened after the death of Sulaiman Kararni?

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His son, Daud Khan, declared independence and captured the fort of Zamania.

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What was the outcome of Akbar's campaign against Daud Khan in 1574?

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Akbar drove Daud Khan out of Patna and Hajipur.

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What led to Bengal becoming an integral part of the Mughal Empire?

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Bengal became integral after Daud Khan was killed at the Battle of Rajmah in July 1576.