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Flashcards on Mughal Administration Under Akbar
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Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Babur
What was the land revenue system under Akbar known as?
Zabt system
Who was Akbar's famous finance minister responsible for the revenue system?
Raja Todar Mal
What was the name of the central administrative unit in Akbar's governance?
Imperial Court or Darbar
How were provinces called and managed in Akbar's empire?
Subahs, managed by Subahdars
What was the military and civil service rank system in the Mughal Empire known as?
Mansabdari system
What kind of system was the Mansabdari?
Decentralized
Who could issue coins in the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
Only the emperor
What was the judiciary under Akbar based on?
Islamic Sharia law and emperor's secular decrees (farmans)
Which religion was promoted by Akbar emphasizing tolerance?
Din-i Ilahi
Did Akbar abolish pilgrimage tax for Hindus?
Yes
What was Akbar's capital city where he headquartered his administration?
Fatehpur Sikri
What was the elite cavalry under Akbar's administration called?
Sowar
What was Akbar's official language for administration?
Persian
Did Akbar establish trade with other countries?
Yes, with Central Asia and Europe
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Who introduced the Mansabdari system in Mughal administration?
Humayun
Babur
Akbar
Shah Jahan
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Which language was primarily used for administrative purposes under Akbar?
Hindi
Persian
Arabic
Turkish
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What was the central feature of Akbar's land revenue system?
Fixed-rate tax
Zabt system
Bhaichara system
Zamindari system
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Who was the chief architect behind the fiscal reforms of Akbar’s reign?
Raja Todar Mal
Birbal
Tansen
Abul Fazl
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Which religious and ethical policy did Akbar adopt to promote tolerance?
Sufism
Din-i Ilahi
Sunni Islam
Vaishnavism
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In Akbar's administration, what was the role of Subahdars?
Collecting trade taxes
Managing provinces
Maintaining law and order in the capital
Supervising construction works
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What was Akbar's capital that served as the seat of his government?
Agra
Fatehpur Sikri
Delhi
Lahore
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Did Akbar implement measures to engage in foreign trade?
Yes
No
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What was the Sowar in Akbar's military administration?
Infantry Unit
Elite Cavalry
Artillery Division
Naval Squad
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Under Akbar’s reign, who had the authority to issue coins?
Local governors
Mansabdars
Only the emperor
Merchants
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