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Consider the following statements. Assertion (A): Constructed ‘Buland Darwaza’ at Fatehpur Sikri. Reason (R): Akbar buil

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Akbar, the right combination here is (A) is true, but (R) is false. First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Ref: [Maharashtra PSC (Pre) 2004 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 1998] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses. Reason

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Akbar, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1999] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Arrange the following events of Akbar’s regime in their chronological order. 1. Abolition of Jizya 2. Construction of Ib

Let us make a timeline in your mind. In Akbar, the right order is 1, 2, 3, 4. That is all this question asks. Remember the first and last events, and the rest becomes easy. A small timeline is enough to solve it.

Ref: [UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2006 UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I (Mughal Ruler) with List-II (Place of Tomb) on the basis of code. List-I (Mughal Ruler) (a) Babur (b) Humay

Let us do this matching slowly. In Akbar, the pairs fit together as in 2 1 4 3. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [Chhattisgarh PSC (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Emperors) (a)

Let us do this matching slowly. In Akbar, the pairs fit together as in 3 4 1 2. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Reign of Akbar is known for 1. Annexation of regions 2. Provincial administrative system 3. Judicial administration 4. H

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Akbar once. Reign of Akbar is known for 1 is all about 1, 2 and 3. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember 1, 2 and 3 for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Pre) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Causes of Akbar’s popularity were 1. Mansabdari customs 2. Religious policy 3. Land Revenue System 4. Social reforms Sel

Think of it like this. When the question talks about Causes of Akbar’s popularity were 1. Mansabdari, your mind should go straight to 1, 2, 3 and 4. In Akbar, this is a very common fact. Teachers often repeat it because it comes in exams again and again. Just keep this one line in your head.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 1990] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire at a certain juncture, ‘1’ stands for an independent state a

Okay, so here is the simple version. In the given map, the shaded part points to Akbar in 1605 : (1) Gondwana, (2) Lahore. In Akbar, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1998] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Akbar merged Bengal and Bihar in his empire

Here is how I remember it. Akbar merged Bengal and Bihar in his = 1576 A.D.. That is it. In Akbar, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [48th to 52nd BPSC (Pre) 2008] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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First Englishman visited Akbar’s court was

Let us keep it easy. First Englishman visited Akbar’s court was — the answer is Ralph Fitch. In Akbar, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2003] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is

Let me explain it simply. The question is asking about the medieval Indian writer who refers to, and the answer is Abul Fazl. In Akbar, Abul Fazl is the name you will see again and again for this topic. Read it twice, say it once, and it will stick.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1997] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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Indian ruler, contemporary of Queen Elizabeth-I of England, was

In simple words, Indian ruler, contemporary of Queen Elizabeth-I of means Akbar. In Akbar, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Indian ruler, contemporary of Queen Elizabeth-I of and Akbar together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2002] | Satish Chandra, Medieval India, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Akbar and explain the political, administrative and cultural developments that support the correct answer for this question.

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