With reference to Emperor Akbar’s Rajput policy, consider the following statements: 1. Akbar abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims and the pilgrimage tax on Hindus as part of his conciliatory approach. 2. Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar acknowledged Akbar’s supremacy after his defeat in the Battle of Haldighati. 3. Akbar’s Rajput alliances were limited to only those rulers who accepted matrimonial ties with the Mughals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Akbar abolished the jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) and Hindu pilgrimage tax, reflecting his inclusive and liberal religious outlook.
Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar never acknowledged Akbar’s suzerainty and continued to resist the Mughals until his death in 1597, despite losing the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
Akbar also honoured Rajput rulers who did not enter into matrimonial alliances. For example, Chandra Sen of Marwar resisted the Mughals but his brother Udai Singh was later made ruler of Jodhpur. Non-allied Rajputs were still granted high positions in the court.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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