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Describe the expansion and consolidation of mughal Empire under Jalaluddin Akbar (1556 - 1605).

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Solution :(i) Many people think that Jalaluddin Akbar was the greatest Mughal emperor. Not only he expanded but also consolidated his empire, making it the largest and strongest and richest kingdom of his time. Akbar succeeded in extending the frontiers of the empire to Hindukush mountains and checked the expansionist designs of the Uzbeks of Turan and Safavids of Iran.
(ii) During his rule, basic institution of an imperial structure, governmental adminis-tration of centre, provincial and local levels were created.
(iii) He laid down the policy of religious tolerance which was SECULAR in nature and harmonious. These policies were not only followed by Aurangzeb but also by Jahangir and Shah Jahan also.
(iv) Akbar reforms included effective methods of administration and taxation. The political system devised by the Akbar was based on a combination of military power and conscious policy to accomodate the different traditions.
(v) Akbar was not only a GREAT VICTOR but also a brilliant administrator, started the mansabdari system and took steps to boost trade, AGRICULTURE and industry.
(vi) He followed a tolerant religious policy. Discriminatory taxes like the pilgrimage tax in 1563 and jizya in 1564 was ABOLISHED and thus ended discrimination with the non-Muslims.
(vii) He gave a message of love and brotherhood of mankind. Undoubtedly Akbar was a great emperor. His name will always remain immortal in the history of India.


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