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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Akbar ascended the throne in 1556 with _____________ as his regent.
   2. Akbar defeated Rana Pratap who belonged to the _____________ clan in the famous battle of Haldighati.
   3. _____________ and _____________ were two painters of fame in the court of Akbar.
   4. The minister who looked after the imperial household was _____________.
   5. Akbar built the _____________ to hold religious discussions at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. 2.

   Solve the puzzle of some of the distinguished men in Akbar's court.

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   ACROSS

   2. Queen Jodha was from this Rajput state
   5. Sufi saint who influenced Akbar
   7. Revenue minister of Akbar
   9. Tax abolished by Akbar
   10. Composed Raga Darbari

   DOWN

   1. Defeated Maharana Pratap
   3. Brother of Queen Jodha and advisor of Akbar
   4. One of Nine Gems of Akbar known for his wits
   6. Author of Akbarnama
   8. Gold coins of Akbar

3. 3.

   Tick (√) the correct answer.

   1. What was the name of Akbar's regent and Prime Minister?

   1. Maham Anaga
   2. Adam Khan
   3. Bairam Khan

   2. Maharana Pratap belong to which clan of Raiputs?

   1. Sisodiyas
   2. Rathors
   3. Kachwahas

   3. Who were the two famous painters in Akbar's court?

   1. Surdas and Tulsidas
   2. Jaswant and Basawan
   3. Adil Shah and Hemu

   4. Which minister looked after the imperial household?

   1. Daroga-i-taksal
   2. Wazir
   3. Khan-I-saman

   5. How many Jewels were there at Akbar's court?

   1. seven 
   2. nine
   3. eight
4. 4.

   Explain the term Din-i-Ilahi.

5. 5.

   Explain the term Mansabdari.

6. 6.

   Explain the term Diwn-i-Aam.