Question

Who was Akbar's regent? What role did he play in the politics of the time?

Answer 1

Bairam khan was Akbar's regent. He was the commander in chief of the Mughal army, guardian and chief mentor of Prince Akbar. Bairam Khan played the following role in politics:

1. He served Humayun and his son Akbar and made efforts to expand the Mughal kingdom.
2. After Humayun's death in 1556, Bairam Khan became a regent to the throne, as Akbar was too young to rule by himself.
3. He consolidated ​Mughal authority in northern India.
4. He led the Mughal forces at the second battle of Panipat to defeat Hemu, the wazir of Sur dynasty and allied Afghan forces.