Question

Which of the following statements about Akbar is/are correct?
1. Akbar was proclaimed king in 1565 when he was only thirteen years of age.
2. Akbar was looked after by Bairam Khan.
3. He fought his first battle with Hemu at Panipat.

4. He had marriage relationships with many Rajput royal families.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 2, 3 and 4
• C. 1, 3 and 4
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2, 3 and 4

Akbar was the third Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1556 to 1605. He succeeded Humayun as the emperor in the year 1556, at the tender age of just 13. He was looked after by Bairam Khan, Humayun’s trusted general who ruled on behalf of the young Emperor till he came of age. Akbar and Bairam Khan marched to reclaim the city of Delhi from Hemu, general of Sur dynasty. Akbar found his first battle with Hemu and defeated him and the Sur army on 5 November 1556 at the Second Battle of Panipat. He married several Hindu Princess in order to establish stable political alliances with Rajputs.