PPT: Emperor Akbar | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

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E M P E R O R
A K B A R
Class 4
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E M P E R O R
A K B A R
Class 4
Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of India, so famous and
powerful that people called him Akbar the Great.
He was born in 1542, and his father was the Mughal
Emperor Humayun, while his mother was Hamida Banu
Begum.
At just 14 years old, Akbar became the ruler of a vast
kingdom.
He ruled India for almost 50 years, from 1556 to 1605.
Introduction
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E M P E R O R
A K B A R
Class 4
Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of India, so famous and
powerful that people called him Akbar the Great.
He was born in 1542, and his father was the Mughal
Emperor Humayun, while his mother was Hamida Banu
Begum.
At just 14 years old, Akbar became the ruler of a vast
kingdom.
He ruled India for almost 50 years, from 1556 to 1605.
Introduction
1 .Rani Durgavati: The brave queen of the Gond people.
2 .Maharana Pratap: King of Mewar, fought in the
famous Battle of Haldighati.
3 .Chand Bibi: The ruler of Ahmadnagar in southern
India.
4 .Second Battle of Panipat (1556): Akbar defeated
Hemu, who led the Afghan forces, making Akbar the
ruler of a large part of northern India.
Akbar, the Conqueror
Akbar was a brave and skilled leader who expanded his empire through many battles.
Some of his key victories included defeating:
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E M P E R O R
A K B A R
Class 4
Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of India, so famous and
powerful that people called him Akbar the Great.
He was born in 1542, and his father was the Mughal
Emperor Humayun, while his mother was Hamida Banu
Begum.
At just 14 years old, Akbar became the ruler of a vast
kingdom.
He ruled India for almost 50 years, from 1556 to 1605.
Introduction
1 .Rani Durgavati: The brave queen of the Gond people.
2 .Maharana Pratap: King of Mewar, fought in the
famous Battle of Haldighati.
3 .Chand Bibi: The ruler of Ahmadnagar in southern
India.
4 .Second Battle of Panipat (1556): Akbar defeated
Hemu, who led the Afghan forces, making Akbar the
ruler of a large part of northern India.
Akbar, the Conqueror
Akbar was a brave and skilled leader who expanded his empire through many battles.
Some of his key victories included defeating:
The Rajputs were strong rulers of Rajasthan, controlling many
powerful kingdoms.
Akbar wanted their support to strengthen his empire and used a
clever strategy:
Respect: He respected the Rajput kings and treated them kindly.
High Positions: Gave them important jobs in his court.
Marriage Alliances: Married Rajput princesses to build stronger
relations.
With their help, Akbar’s empire became more powerful and peaceful.
Akbar and the Rajputs
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E M P E R O R
A K B A R
Class 4
Akbar was one of the greatest rulers of India, so famous and
powerful that people called him Akbar the Great.
He was born in 1542, and his father was the Mughal
Emperor Humayun, while his mother was Hamida Banu
Begum.
At just 14 years old, Akbar became the ruler of a vast
kingdom.
He ruled India for almost 50 years, from 1556 to 1605.
Introduction
1 .Rani Durgavati: The brave queen of the Gond people.
2 .Maharana Pratap: King of Mewar, fought in the
famous Battle of Haldighati.
3 .Chand Bibi: The ruler of Ahmadnagar in southern
India.
4 .Second Battle of Panipat (1556): Akbar defeated
Hemu, who led the Afghan forces, making Akbar the
ruler of a large part of northern India.
Akbar, the Conqueror
Akbar was a brave and skilled leader who expanded his empire through many battles.
Some of his key victories included defeating:
The Rajputs were strong rulers of Rajasthan, controlling many
powerful kingdoms.
Akbar wanted their support to strengthen his empire and used a
clever strategy:
Respect: He respected the Rajput kings and treated them kindly.
High Positions: Gave them important jobs in his court.
Marriage Alliances: Married Rajput princesses to build stronger
relations.
With their help, Akbar’s empire became more powerful and peaceful.
Akbar and the Rajputs Akbar and the Rajputs