Akbar’s Policies
Abul Fazl discussed the administration laid down by Akbar in Akbar Nama. In its volume the Ain-i-Akbari, the empire was divided into provinces called subas, governed by a subadar who carried out both political and military functions.
Every province had a financial officer or diwan. Subadar was supported by other officers such as Bakshi, sadr, faujdar, and kotwal. Akbar also led the idea of “Sulh-i Kul” or “universal peace”, which was the idea of tolerance and not discrimination based on different religions of the reign. This principle of governance was followed by Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
Mughal Empire
From the latter half of the 16th century, the Mughals expanded their empire from Agra and Delhi, going on to control all of the subcontinents in the 17th century. Ruling a vast territory as the Indian subcontinent involving such a diverse group of people and cultures, was a very difficult task in medieval times. The Mughal Empire was in one of its best states during the 17th century. Prosperity in commercial and economic activities was evident during this period.
Table of Content
- Who were the Mughals?
- List of Mughal Emperors in India (1526- 1857)
- Mughal Military Campaigns
- Mughal Tradition of Succession
- Mansabdars and Jagirdars
- Akbar’s Policies
- Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century and After
- Decline of the Mughal Dynasty