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Faizi

We have read that Akbar could not see the validity in the custom that the Hindus should pay more taxes than the Muslims. He also had an insatiable...

May 29, 2011

Akbar: Other Administrative Reforms

Apart from Land measurements by Todar Mal , Dahasala System, Karori / Crori System, Mansabdari System, Akbar had introduced some more reform in Administration. In 1580, Akbar divided...

May 29, 2011

Mansabdari System

Mansabdari System was a system introduced by Akbar for military administration and territorial commands (grant and revenue) to sustain parts of army. His experiences led him to conclude...

May 29, 2011

Dahasala System

Akbar introduced the Dahasala or Zabati system of land revenue collection in 1580-82 to alleviate the problems arising due to fixing prices every year and doing settlements of...

May 29, 2011

Land measurements by Todar Mal

The reforms introduced by Raja Todar Mal touched the life of the people in the Mughal empire. Akbar had abolished Jazia, Pilgrim tax and other 50 minor duties....

May 29, 2011

Raja Todar Mal

Raja Todar Mal, a Khatri Rajput had served his youth under the administration of Sher Shah Suri and had gained priceless experience in management of Land and revenues....

May 29, 2011

Other Conquests of Akbar

From 1572 to 1573, Akbar could win Gujarat. Khan-i-Azam Mirza was appointed as Subedar of Gujarat. In 1574-75 he won Bengal. In 1581, he marched towards Afghanistan to...

May 29, 2011

Battle of Haldi Ghati

Battle of Haldi Ghati 1576 This culminated in Battle of Haldi Ghati on June 21, 1576. It was a decisive victory for Akbar’s chieftain Man Singh. Battle of...

May 29, 2011

Akbar-Rajput Policy : Rana Pratap

Akbar-Rajput Policy : Rana Pratap Rana Pratap never accepted Akbar as ruler of India, and fought Akbar all his life. Akbar first tried diplomacy to win over Maharana...

May 29, 2011

Akbar – Rajput Policy : Udai Singh & winning Chittor

Akbar – Rajput Policy : Udai Singh & winning Chittor Udai Singh was the youngest and posthumous son of Rana Sanga. He had sheltered Baz Bahadur, the king...

May 29, 2011

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