Q. Consider the following pairs related to the North West frontier under Akbar:
Region/FigureSignificance / Association
1. Mirza Muhammad HakimAkbar’s half-brother who continually challenged Mughal rule from his base in Kabul.
2. Yusufzai TribeThe fierce tribe whose rebellion led to the death of Akbar’s close associate, Raja Birbal.
3. Annexation of KashmirCompleted peacefully through diplomacy without any significant military confrontation.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. Mirza Muhammad Hakim (ruler of Kabul) constantly exploited rebellions in North India to invade Punjab, forcing Akbar to address the threat directly.
- Pair 2: Correct. The Yusufzai tribe in the Swat and Bajaur regions launched a fierce rebellion (1586 CE), and the Mughal forces sent to subdue them suffered a severe defeat, resulting in the death of Raja Birbal.
- Pair 3: Incorrect. The Annexation of Kashmir (1586 CE) was achieved through military pressure and a campaign led by Raja Bhagwan Das and Qasim Khan, after the ruler, Yusuf Shah Chak, failed to submit. It was not a purely diplomatic acquisition.
