Question

At what age Akbar became the emperor of the Mughal Empire?

Answer 1

Hint: In 1556, Humayun died and left the Mughal Empire into the hands of his son Akbar.
In the same year, Akbar fought the second battle of Panipat and won.

Complete answer:
Akbar was born on 15 Oct 1542 in Umerkot, presently in Sindh, Pakistan. He was the son of Humayun and Hamida Banu Begum and was born in a Rajput fortress where his parents were living in refuge under the local ruler Rana Prasad. Akbar’s full name was Abu’l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar.
In 1540, during the Battle of Kannauj, Humayun was badly defeated by Sher Shah Suri of the Sur Dynasty and fled to Sindh. But in 1555 he fought a battle with his son Sikandar Shah Suri and was succeeded in getting his throne back. The battle was known as the Battle of Sirhind.
After a few months, Humayun died and left the Mughal Empire into the hands of his son Akbar, in 1556. In the same year, Akbar fought the second battle of Panipat against Hemu under the guidance and protection of his regent Bairam Khan. He won the battle and the army of Hemu fled which made the victory of Mughal decisive. At the age of just 14 years, he ascended the throne and became the emperor of the Mughal Empire. Until 1560 Bairam Khan acted as regent and then he was dismissed by Akbar.
Akbar fought several battles during his reign and went on to extend his father’s empire substantially. Akbar was married to Rajput King Bharmal’s daughter and gave her the title of “Jodhabai”.
It’s the religious policy of Akbar that made way to his name in the pages of history.
In 1562, he abolished the slavery system
In 1563 and 1564 he abolished the Pilgrim and Jizya tax respectively.
In 1575, Akbar built Ibadat Khana for Muslims but in 1578 he opened it for all the religions.
In 1582, he introduced a new religion called Din-i- Ilahi or Divine Faith. The only person who accepted this religion was Birbal.

Thus, the correct answer is - At the age of just 14 years, he ascended the throne and became the emperor of the Mughal Empire.

Note: He introduced the “Mansabdari system” in his administration which turned out to the most revolutionary work done by him. After this, he got the title of “Akbar the Great” by the people.