Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
37 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What was Akbar's full name?
|
Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar
|
|
|
When was Akbar born and where?
|
14 November 1542 in Amarkot
|
|
|
What was Akbar's father's name?
|
Humayaun
|
|
|
What was Akbar's mother's name?
|
Hamida Banu Begum
|
|
|
At what age was Akbar Crowned?
|
14 years
|
|
|
What was the name of Akbar's regent/guardian, when he was crowned?
|
Bairam Khan
|
|
|
When was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
|
AD 1556
|
|
|
Which famous battle was fought in AD 1556 by Akbar?
|
The second Battle of Panipat
|
|
|
Between whom was the second battle of Panipat fought?
|
Hemu, the general of the Afghan leader Adil Shah and Akbar. Akbar's army was lead by his regent Bairam Khan.
|
|
|
Who was Hemu?
|
The general of the Afghan leader Adil Shah.
|
|
|
What was the name of Hemu's elephant?
|
Hawai
|
|
|
Who was Ramyya?
|
Nephew of Hemu, general of the Afghan leader Adil Shah
|
|
|
What was the name of Hemu's nephew?
|
Ramyya
|
|
|
Who assisted Hemu in the second battle of Panipat?
|
His nephew Ramyya and Shadi Khan.
|
|
|
Who was the king of Malwa who was defeated by Akbar?
|
Baz Bahadur
|
|
|
State event that took place in 1562.
|
Akbar annexed Malwa after defeating the king Baz Bahadur
|
|
|
State the event that took place in 1564.
|
Akbar annexed Gondwana after defeating Queen Durgavati who ruled on behalf of her minor son.
|
|
|
Which was the first Rajpur empire to be captured?
|
Chittor.
|
|
|
Which were the first two Rajput kingdoms to be captured by Akbar?
|
Chittor and Ranthambor.
|
|
|
Who was Rana Uday Singh?
|
The Rana of Mewar whom Akbar defeated and captured Chittor.
|
|
|
Which Rajput king refused to submit to Akbar?
|
Maharana Pratap of Chittor .
|
|
|
State the important event that took place in 1576.
|
Battle of Haldighati
|
|
|
When dis the battle of Haldighati take place?
|
AD 1576
|
|
|
Who fought the Battle of Haldighati?
|
Akbar and Maharana Pratap
|
|
|
How was conquering Gujarat, Bengal and Bihar beneficial for Akbar?
|
These states had numerous seaports which had brisk foreign trade. This contributed rich revenue to the treasury.
|
|
|
Name the hindu wife of Akbar.
|
Jodha Bai
|
|
|
Who was Jodha Bai?
|
The Hindu wife of Akbar.
|
|
|
Name the city conquered by Akbar after the second battle of Panipat
|
Delhi
|
|
|
When did Akbar conquer Gujarat?
|
AD 1572
|
|
|
When did Akbar send an expedition against Ahmednagar?
|
AD 1596
|
|
|
Who was the ruler of Ahmednagar when Akbar sent an expedition there?
|
ChandBibi
|
|
|
AD 1596
|
Akbar sent an expedition against Ahmednagar which was defended by Chand Bibi
|
|
|
AD 1601
|
Akbar annexed Khandesh
|
|
|
When did Akbar annex Khandesh
|
AD 1601
|
|
|
Where did Akbar's empire stretch?
|
Himalayas in the North to Godavari in the south, Hindukush mountains in the west to Brahmaputra river in the east.
|
|
|
Name 2 hindu wives of Akbar
|
Jodha Bai and Harkha Bai.
|
|
|
Mention 3 ways in which Akbar won over the Rajputs.
|
1. Matrimonial Alliance
2. Rajputs honoured and given high ranks in his court. 3. He allowed them to rule over their kingdoms |
