Akbar Conquests and consolidation of Empire

Establishment of Jagir and Mansab systems; Rajput policy;

Evolution of religious and social outlook, theory of Sulh-i-kul and religious policy;

Court patronage of art and technology

History Optional PYQs: Akbar [1985-2026]

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Year	Question	Answer
2026	Trace the formulation of the Mughal imperial authority from Akbar to Aurangzeb. Focus on the influence of Persian ideas of kingship in the construction of Mughal royalty.
2026	Analyze the influence of Persian traditions on the development of architecture and painting under the Mughals. To what extent did these art forms reflect a synthesis of Indian and Persian cultural elements? Discuss.
2025	Akbar's Rajput policy was shaped by considerations of factional politics in the Mughal court. Discuss.	View answer
2025	Discuss the structural features of Todar Mal's revenue system and evaluate its effectiveness in standardized land revenue assessment in India.	View answer
2024	Instead of bringing credit, the Ibadat Khana brought growing discredit to Akbar.” Comment.	View answer
2022	Examine the nature of the Mansabdari system during the reign of Akbar.	View answer
2021	Discuss with relevant illustrations the relations between Akbar and the Rajput states.	View answer
2019	Critically analyse whether the success of the Mughals is to be credited to their robust Jagirdari and Mansabdari system.	View answer
2018	Akbar wished to assert his strong belief in God, but his concept of the way God is to be worshipped was independent of either orthodox Islam or Hinduism”. Comment.	View answer
2017	Do you think that akbar’s Rajput policy was a conscious attempt to incorporate the Indian ruling elite with the Mughal Imperial System?	View answer
2015	In medieval Indian history Akbar was unique for his religio – political ideas and policies.” Analyse this statement.	View answer
2013	Analyze how the political process of state formation of Mewar from 10th-15th century CE was challenged in the 16th century CE by imperialist policy of Akbar.	View answer
2011	Examine the mansab and jagir system by Akbar and its subsequent failure in the 18th century.	View answer
2009	Write short essay on Implications of Akbar’s notions of Sulh-i-kul.	View answer
2009	Give an estimate of Akbar as a promoter of technology.	View answer
2006	Write brief essay on Religious Tolerance of Akbar.	View answer
2004	Write brief essay: Was Din-i-Ilahi ‘a monument of Akbar's folly'?	View answer
2002	Write brief essay on Mansabdari System.	View answer
2002	Trace the evolution of the religious views of Akbar. Write a note on his policy of Sulh-i-kul.	View answer
1999	Write brief essay-Rana Pratap's patriotism was his only offence.	View answer
1997	Highlight the catholicity of Akbar’s regime with suitable examples.	View answer
1993	Analyse the merits and demerits of the Mansabdari System. How did it work under Akbar’s successors?	View answer
1990	'In medieval Indian history Akbar is unique for his religiopolitical ideas and policies.’ Discuss the statement and compare Akbar with Sher Shah in regard to their administrative policies and revenue administration.	View answer
1987	Bringout the main features of the MANSAB and JAGIR systems with special reference to the reign of Akbar.	View answer