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During which campaign was Birbal, one of Akbar’s ‘Navaratnas’ (nine jewels), killed?
Birbal was killed in 1586 AD while campaigning in the northwest frontier to suppress a fierce tribal rebellion led by the Yusufzais. Birbal was sent at the head of a Mughal force that was ambushed in the rugged terrain of the Swat Valley. Due to poor tactical decisions and lack of military experiencRead more
Birbal was killed in 1586 AD while campaigning in the northwest frontier to suppress a fierce tribal rebellion led by the Yusufzais. Birbal was sent at the head of a Mughal force that was ambushed in the rugged terrain of the Swat Valley. Due to poor tactical decisions and lack of military experience, the Mughal column suffered heavy casualties and Birbal was killed. Akbar was deeply saddened by the loss of his friend and courtier, making it one of the most personally distressing events of his reign.
The correct answer is (D) While suppressing the rebellion of the Yusufzais.
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Akbar’s last major military campaign and victory was the Conquest of Asirgarh in 1601 AD. Asirgarh was a highly strategic and nearly impregnable fortress in the Khandesh region of the Deccan. Its conquest was crucial for securing the trade routes to the Arabian Sea. The successful capture, though allegedly achieved partly through bribery, formally brought the Khandesh Sultanate into the Mughal Empire and marked the culmination of Akbar’s extensive career of territorial expansion.
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The ultimate end to the century-long war with Mewar and the subsequent Treaty of Chittor in 1615 were achievements of Jahangir’s reign. Jahangir’s son, Prince Khurram, led the campaign that forced Rana Amar Singh (son of Rana Pratap) to negotiate. The treaty was highly conciliatory: the Rana accepted Mughal suzerainty but was not compelled to attend court and the fort of Chittor was returned on the condition it was not fortified. This successful resolution secured lasting peace with the most defiant Rajput house. The correct answer is (C) Jahangir.
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Kandahar was permanently lost to the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan when it was captured by the Persian Safavid Shah, Abbas II, in 1649. Shah Jahan launched three massive, costly and ultimately unsuccessful sieges between 1649 and 1653, led by Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh, to recapture thRead more
Kandahar was permanently lost to the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan when it was captured by the Persian Safavid Shah, Abbas II, in 1649. Shah Jahan launched three massive, costly and ultimately unsuccessful sieges between 1649 and 1653, led by Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh, to recapture the fort. [Image illustrating the strategic location of Kandahar] Its permanent loss severely damaged Mughal prestige, eliminated their defense against the Northwest and ended their direct access to the important trade routes of Central Asia.
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