Akbar’s coronation was held at Kalanaur, in present-day Punjab, in 1556. He was only thirteen years old when he became emperor after Humayun’s death. Bairam Khan served as his regent, guiding administration and military affairs. This ceremony marked the formal beginning of Akbar’s reign and the consolidation of Mughal authority in northern India. Answer: (C) Kalanaur
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Akbar was crowned at Kalanaur on 14 February 1556 after the sudden death of his father, Humayun. At that time, the Mughal Empire was unstable, facing internal weaknesses and external threats. Akbar, being only thirteen, needed a strong regent and Bairam Khan assumed this role, managing military campaigns and administration on his behalf. The coronation at Kalanaur holds historical significance because it marked the beginning of one of the most successful reigns in Indian history. From this uncertain beginning, Akbar eventually expanded and consolidated the Mughal Empire, promoting tolerance, administrative reforms and cultural integration.