Question

What was the name of the commander of the Mughal Empire who cared for and guided Akbar in the early period of his rule, when Akbar took over the throne at the age of 14?
1. Todor Mal
2. Adham Khan
3. Man Singh
4. Bairam Khan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Bairam Khan

The correct answer is Bairam Khan.

• Bairam Khan was the commander of the Mughal Empire who cared for and guided Akbar in the early period of his rule when Akbar took over the throne at the age of 14.
• Bairam Khan:
  • He was the army general of the Mughal Empire.
  • He represented the Mughal army against Hemu in the 2nd battle of Panipat in 1556AD

• Todar Mal:
  • He was a member of Nine Jewels of the Akbar.
  • He was the revenue officer of the Akbar.
  • In 1572, he introduced a land revenue system known as TodarMal Bandobast or Dahsala system or Zabti system.
• Adham Khan:
  • He was the foster brother of the Akbar.
  • He was an army general of the Akbar.
• Man Singh:
  • He was a member of Nine Jewels of the Akbar.
  • He was the army consultant of the Akbar.
  • He represented the Mughal army against Maharana Pratap in the battle of Haldighati in 1576 AD.

• Akbar:
  • He was born on 15 October 1542, Umarkot, Pakistan.
  • He was son of Humayun and Hameeda Bano Begum.
  • He was crowned by Bairam Khan at Kalanpur, Haryana in 1556.
  • He ruled India from 1556 to 1605 AD.
  • He established Matrimonial Alliance between Mughal and Rajputs.
  • He introduced the Mansabdari system in 1574.
  • He abolished the Jizya tax.
  • Monuments:
    • Ibadat Khana: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra.
    • Buland darwaza: Fatehpur Sikri, Agra.