A podcast producer is preparing an episode called "Was Akbar the greatest Mughal emperor?" Her research cards list conquest of Gujarat and Bengal, reforms i...
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A podcast producer is preparing an episode called "Was Akbar the greatest Mughal emperor?" Her research cards list conquest of Gujarat and Bengal, reforms in revenue collection, Rajput cooperation, religious discussion, and the creation of a strong central government. A second card states that later emperors inherited a large empire but faced difficult succession disputes and expensive wars. Prepare a balanced answer to the producer's central statement.
(a) Identify one province conquered by Akbar from the research cards. [1]
(b) Explain why control of Gujarat was important to the Mughal Empire. [2]
(c) Analyse the statement that Akbar's administrative achievements were more important than his military achievements. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Gujarat / Bengal [1] (b) Gujarat contained valuable ports and trade routes [1]; control brought customs income, wealth and access to overseas commerce [1]. (c) Administration created regular revenue and a system for controlling nobles [1]; it enabled a diverse empire to be governed [1]; military success provided the land and resources on which administration operated [1]; reasoned judgement, normally favouring administration for long-term stability [1].
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