The 13 chief features of Akbar's Rajput policy are as follows: 1. Matrimonial alliances: In 1562, Akbar married the daughter of Raja Bihari Mai of Amber (modern Jaipur). Akbar's son Salim who came to be known as Jahangir was born from this queen. He also married two other princesses, one of Jodhpur and other of Jaisalmer. He married his son [...]
Sher Shah as the Fore-runner of Akbar: Akbar has been called "The Great" on account of his efficient administration, liberal religious policy and political insight. A close study of Akbar's policy would reveal that Akbar followed several policies of Sher Shah. Of course, he improved upon them in the new context. Akbar followed the land policy of Sher Shah. He [...]
Causes of Conflict: 1. Bahadur Shah was very ambitious and he has set his eyes upon Delhi. Humayun was equally ambitious to expand his territories. 2. Bahadur Shah had given political asylum to Mahdi Khwaja, a brother- in-law of Humayun, who had claimed the throne of Delhi. He had also sheltered some of the Lodi princes who were enemies of [...]