Question

The main elements of Akbar's Rajput Policy were _________.
(A) the establishment of Matrimonial alliances with the Rajputs
(B) the grant of full autonomy and protection to the Rajput states.
(C) the appointment of Rajput chiefs as Mansabdars and Governors
(D) All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The complete name of Badshah Akbar was Abu'l- Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar. He was born in the year 1542 on the 15th of October. He was the most influencing personality and under his rule, the Mughal Empire has extended to almost most of the Indian Subcontinents.

Complete answer:
The Great Akbar was the third Mughal Emperor who ascended the throne from the year 1556 to 1605. He inherited the rule of the Mughal Empire after his father, Humayun. Akbar was married to Mariam-uz-Zamani, who was the daughter of Raja Bahrmal. The main principles of the policy of Akbar's Rajput were:
1. Equal Treatment: He provides honourable positions to the Rajputs in his kingdom because according to him the Rajputs are very loyal and they will always be ready to sacrifice their life for the sake of their duty. Also, they were treated with equal respect and love and were allowed to practice their religion without any restrictions.
2. Matrimonial Union: He agreed to the matrimonial treaty with the Rajputs and under this treaty married the princess of Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Marwar.
3. Importance to the Qualifications: Akbar gave high importance to the people based on their ability. He only assigned important posts to those who were worthy of it. Most of his soldiers were Hindus and the command of the whole army was given in the hand of Raja Man Singh.
4. Respect for Hindus: He never stopped Hindu people from practising their religion. They are allowed to celebrate their festivals. Akbar himself gave the order of building new temples for them and renovated the old ones.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
Because of his great achievement, in the military and his power to conquer most of the Subcontinent, People honoured him with the title ‘Akbar- The Great'. Mariam-uz-Zamani, the most beloved princess of Akbar was famous by the name of Jodha Bai. The major impact of Akbar's Rajput policy was that the Rajputs remained loyal to him throughout his life and helped him increase his empire all over the country.