Question

Arrange the following events in chronological order that occurred in Emperor Akbar’s life:

1) Akbar invaded Gujarat;
2) Akbar captured the fortress of Merta in Mewar;
3) Akbar married the eldest daughter of Raja Bharmal of Ajmer;
4) Akbar captured the Asirgarh Fort, also known as Dakkani Darwaza;
5) Akbar annexed Kabul into the Mughal Empire.

• A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• B. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
• C. 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
• D. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3, 2, 1, 5, 4

In 1562 CE, Akbar married Harkha or Jodha Bai, the eldest daughter of Raja Bharmal of Ajmer. Then, he captured the strong fortress of Merta in Mewar.

In 1572 CE, Akbar invaded Gujarat, and in 1573 he laid siege to Surat.

After the death of Mirza Muhammad Hakim in 1586 CE, Akbar annexed Kabul into the Mughal Empire.

In 1601 CE, Akbar captured the Asirgarh Fort, which was known as "Dakkani Darwaza", or "Doorway to the Deccan".