Q. Which of the following statements correctly describe the features of Akbar’s Rajput Policy?
1.Akbar’s policy relied solely on offering high Mansabs and marriage alliances, without requiring the surrender of sovereignty by Rajput rulers.
2.The abolition of the Pilgrim Tax on Hindus (1563 CE) and the Jizya Tax (1564 CE) were key steps to cement the political alliance with the Rajput houses.
3.The Battle of Haldighati (1576 CE), a military confrontation between Rana Pratap and the Mughals, was led on the Mughal side primarily by a Mughal prince.
Select the correct code:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Incorrect. While Rajput rulers were allowed to retain internal autonomy, their acceptance of Mughal service and sovereignty was mandatory. This acceptance often included the obligation to provide military service when required.
- Statement 2: Correct. These two reforms were crucial in integrating the Hindu population and the Rajput nobility into the Mughal framework, showing respect for Hindu sensibilities.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. The Mughal army at Haldighati was commanded by the Rajput general Raja Man Singh of Amber (Kachwaha), alongside Asaf Khan, not a Mughal prince.
