Akbar the Great: A Historical Overview

The video provides an overview of the Mughal campaigns, focusing on Akbar's rise to power, his military campaigns, and territorial expansion. It discusses the challenges he faced, his consolidation of power, and governance strategies. The final section covers Akbar's later years, family issues, and his lasting legacy in Indian history.

What was the name given to Akbar by the people of India?

• Jalal

• Humayun

• Babur

• Akbar

At what age did Akbar ascend to the throne of Delhi?

• 10 years

• 13 years

• 18 years

• 15 years

Who was Akbar's caretaker during his early years as a ruler?

• Bairam Khan

• Sher Shah Suri

• Humayun

• Jahangir

Which region did Akbar campaign against between 1556 and 1570?

• Punjab

• Deccan

• Bengal

• Malwa

What was the primary focus of Akbar's rule between 1570 and 1595?

• Military campaigns

• Consolidation of the empire

• Trade expansion

• Building monuments

Which area did Akbar start expanding towards after consolidating his empire?

• West

• South

• North-west

• North-east

Which kingdom did Akbar incorporate into his empire from Afghanistan?

• Balkh

• Herat

• Kabul

• Kandahar

Who was Akbar's son who later became Emperor Jahangir?

• Humayun

• Salim

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

What was a significant issue Akbar faced in his later years?

• Military defeats

• Religious conflicts

• Family disputes

• Economic crisis

Which region did Akbar expand into during his final phase of rule?

• Punjab

• Deccan

• Gujarat

• Bengal