Akbar the Great-Leadership
What was the problem with Akbar's rewards system?
a lot of it depended on the skill, character, and popularity of the emperor
When Akbar was young what were his qualities?
bravery and strength
What did Akbar create for future success of rulers?
created a specific type of government
When did Akbar die?
died powerful and glorious at 63 years old in 1605
In Akbar's early ruling days, what were some of his qualities?
energetic, forceful, terrifying
Princes were afraid of Akbar? What did they do for him as a result?
gave their daughters away for him to marry
Who did Akbar appoint as his officials?
his best and most skilled men (despite their culture, family, etc.)
What provinces did Akbar control?
northwest frontier provinces
Because Akbar became more open minded he also invited_________________________ in his Empire and to court.
people of various cultures
As a result of Akbar learning and accepting more faiths he defied the Muslim ban that...
prohibits painting people and animals
Akbar had a diverse library. What typed of books did it contain?
prose and poetry
What system did Akbar create about officials and general for future emperors and himself?
rewards system (rewards given to officials)
What were officials in the Mughal Empire?
soldiers and bureaucrats
What systems helped organize the Mughal Empire to last till 1857?
systems of law, bridges, wells, coins, mosques, schools, colleges, and giving food to the power in times of famine
What was an emperor for the Mughals?
the centre of power and the focus of attention
What was the purpose of Akbar's rewards system?
to encourage ambitious men to do good work for him rather than to rebel
Later on, Akbar pursued a policy and governing system of _________ and ___________.
tolerance, moderation (balance)
What positively defines the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
varied and prosperous
Akbar held court. What does "holding court" mean?
when an official or the emperor, Akbar, holds discussions regarding citizens
What did Akbar conquer and control? When did he control these places?
!569-Jaipur 1572-Gujarat 1576-Bengal 1586-Kashmir 1592-Orissa 1595-Sind -controlled nearly all of northern and central India
What did Akbar do as a result of accepting more cultures?
-abolished voting tax systems on non-Muslims -allowed people to practice their own cultues
What did Akbar do to attack enemies in the Western province of Gujarat?
-staged a surprise attack -led an army of 3000 over a 950-kilometer distance in only 9 days
When did he become the ruler of the Mughals?
-when he was 13 -was with guardian called Bairam Khan till 17
The year Akbar was born
1542
How long did Akbar rule?
1556-1605 (49 years)
Because __________, Historians have many sources about Akbar and the Mughal Empire.
Akbar recorded events
What does Akbar's library show about him?
He is curious and open minded
What were Akbar's qualities as a general later on?
He was a great general: clever, decisive, swift But also ruthless and strict as well as persuasive and demanding officers and men were very loyal to him
What languages did Akbar's library have books in?
Hindi, Persian, Greek, Kashmirian, Arabic
As Akbar became more open minded, he started to learn more about...
Hindu and Christian cultures and books, pictures, and arts
Who did Akbar inherit his Empire from?
Humayun (his dad)
After Akbar died, Why did this rewards system fail?
Later emperors stopped moving officials around places and the local officials gathered power
What rewards were given to generals and officials when they did things right?
Money and priveleges
What religion was Akbar growing up?
Muslim
Why did Akbar not reward officials in land or property?
Officials would eventually (maybe) gain power to take over
Family
Parents were Humayun and Hamida
Who did Akbar appoint as officers? and why?
Rajputs as officers so they could make allies out of potential enemies.
What were some cons of the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
Rebellious, restless, not easy to control