Conquest of Gondwana (A.D. 1564) Gondwana formed thecentral part of the present Madhya Pradesh. In retaliation for the Mughal raids into Gondwana, Durgawati sent her own forces across the border into Pannah. Like in Malwa, however, Akbar entered into a dispute with his vassals over the conquest of Gondwana. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The other Rajputs of Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur submitted in A.D. 1570. He had advanced as far as Sipri (now Shivpuri), but he was recalled due to Bairam Khan's rebellion.] In 1562, Akbars forces defeated Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa and the state was annexed. Akbars victories in Rajputana were followed by the conquest of Gujarat (in 1584), Surat (in 1584), Kabul (in 1585), Kashmir (in 1586-87), Sindh (in 1591), Bengal (in 1592) and Kandahar (in 1595) within the Mughal territory. Rajputs were the powerful enemies of the Mughals. This is a Facsimile PDF. As a result of these conquests Akbars empire came to extend from Himalayas in the North to the Godavari in the South and from Bengal in the East to Kabul in the West. 4. After the fall of Chittor, the fort of Ranthambore too fell. Hence he followed the path of war to conquer them. Rana Udai Singh had to flee to the hills. Next Akbar sent his forces led by Asaf Khan, the Mughal governor of Allahabad to Gondwana which was ruled by Rani Durgawati. The important Rajput commanders of Akbar were Raja Todar Mal, Raja Man Singh, Raja Bhagwandas and others. Akbar was an imperialist. During this No part of this website contents may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Sansar Lochan, NCERT NIOS PDF >, Military Conquests Accomplished by Akbar The Great, Military Conquests Accomplished by Akbar The Great. In 1564, acting upon his own initiative, but with the Emperor Akbar's permission, Asaf Khan invaded Gondwana with an army of 50,000 troops. A DECLARATION ISSUED BY AKBAR WHICH GAVE HIM THE POWER TO CHOOSE BETWEEN DIFFERENT INTERPRETATIONS OF ISLAMIC LAW. Akbar engaged himself in wars of conquest all through his life. Baz Bahadur, the Afghan king fled. Like in Malwa, however, Akbar entered into a dispute with his vassals over the conquest of Gondwana. PreserveArticles.com is a free service that lets you to preserve your original articles for eternity. Besides, Hassan and Hussein who died in infancy, Akbar had 3 sons Salim, Murad and Daniyal, and 5 daughters Khannum Sultan, Shahzadi Meeti Begum, Mahi Begum, Shahzadi Shakir un-nisa Begum and Aram Banu. Before publishing your Article on this site, please read the following pages: 1. Short Essay on Akbars Conquest of Gujarat. Later, in 1567, Akbar handed over the kingdom to Chandra Shah, the brother of Dalpat Shah. Durgawati did not expect a full-scale invasion that year. Hemu, the prime minister of Mohammed Adil Shah of Bengal attacked and captured Delhi and Agra from the Mughal governor Tardi Baig and assumed the title Raja Vikramaditya. But Rana Udai Singh, a scion of the Sisodias, refused to accept Akbars offer of friendship. Conquest of Gondwana: Akbar sent Asaf Khan to subdue the kingdom of Gondwana. Next Akbar sent his forces to Gondwana ruled by Rani Durgawati. The governor of Bengal Daud Khan declared independence. She offered tough resistance but was overpowered. The only Rajput state which refused to accept Akbars overlordship was Mewar. Akbar defeated Baz Bahadur, the young Prince of Malwa, and the state annexed to the Mughal Empire. In 1576, Bengal and Bihar were annexed to the Mughal kingdom. 4. Conquest of Chittor (Mewar) in 1567: Akbar The name of the ancient continent of Gondwanaland was derived from Gondwana, because some of the earliest rock formations of this continent were first investigated in part of the region, in modern Odisha. He got his daughter Jodha Bai married to Akbar. Ramchandra, the ruler of Kalinjar surrendered to Akbar in 1569 CE. In A.D. 1572-73, Akbar led an expedition against Gujurat. Copyright. This is a biography rather than an historical account. She died fighting and Gondwana was annexed to the Mughal empire. 3. Akbars expansion of his empire began with the conquest of northern India starting from Malwa. Conquest of Akbar was largely successful and his empire extended from Kabul in the west to the Bengal in the east and from Kashmir in the north to the Vindhyas in the south. In the north, it extended from the mighty Himalayas to the Godavari in the Deccan. 2 Gondwana:- (1564) Defeated Rani Durgavati. Privacy Policy Next Akbar sent his forces to Gondwana ruled by Rani Durgawati. In A.D. 1576, Akbar sent Man Singh to subdue the Maharana. It was a port of great importance to Akbar. The Mughal army led by General Mir Mausam also conquered parts of Baluchistan around Quetta and Makran by 1595. Rana Udai Singh of Mewar died in A.D. 1572 but his illustrious son Maharana Pratap Singh did not yield. Its Queen Durgavathi and her son Veeranarayana were killed in the war fought near Jabalpur. 3 Rajputs:-enters into matrimonial alliances. Raja of Jaipur(amber) Rana of Mewar(Udai singh) refused. When summoned to give accounts, he fled Gondwana. Malwa:- (1561)led by Adham Khan. Led an army to Chittor. Like in Malwa, however, Akbar entered into a dispute with his vassals over the conquest of Gondwana. Akbar sent Abdullah Khan Uzbeg who recovered Malwa from Baz Bahadur. The Expansion and the Conquest of Akbar. Akbar was born on 14 October 1542 (the fourth day of Rajab, 949 AH), at the Rajput Fortress of Umerkot in Sindh (in modern day Pakistan), where Emperor Humayun and his recently wedded wife, Hamida Banu Begum, daughter of Shaikh Ali Akbar Jami, a Persian, were taking refuge. 3. The conquest of India policy was a mong the efforts by Akbar to unify India under the Mughals. The state of Gondwana thus passed into the hands of the Mughals. ). He decided to carry on the struggle with the Mughals to free his motherland from them. So he first tried to have friendly relations with them. The Kingdom was annexed to the Mughal Empire. When Hemu was on the verge of victory he was struck in the eye by an arrow and became unconscious. Asaf Khan was accused of keeping most of the treasures, and sending back only 200 elephants to Akbar. Akbar defeated its ruler Muzaffar Shah and to commemorate the victory, got the Buland Darwaza constructed at Sikri. Akbar now turned his attention towards Rajputana. First of all, he sent a strong force to Malwa. The cause of attack on Gondwana was purely imperialistic designs of Akbar who deputed Asaf Khan on this task in the year 1564 A.D. Vir Narayan and Durgavati faced the Mughuls at Narhi. Man Singh later proved to be one of the ablest generals of medieval India. In 1562, Akbars forces defeated Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa and the state was annexed. He went first to the Uzbeks, then returned to Gondwana where he was pursued by Mughal forces. Likewise Kashmir, Sind and Multan were added to the Mughal Empire. The leaderless army of Hemu fled away. TOS In 1561, Akbar sent his generals Adham Khan Koka (Akbar's foster-brother, son of Maham Anaga) and Pir Muhammad against Malwa. Akbars Religious Policies and Ideologies, thank you this helped me so much in my project, Your email address will not be published. Description. She died fighting and Gondwana was annexed to the Mughal empire. Asaf Khan was accused of keeping most of the treasures, and sending back only 200 elephants to Akbar. Conquests of Akbar 1. It covers Akbar's ancestry and his life before his accession, The Regency and the Fall of Bairam Khan, Conquest of Gondwana; Rebellions of Abdullah Khan, Khan Zaman, etc, Conquest of Bihar and Bengal, Rebellion in Bengal and Bihar, The Third Jesuit Mission, Rebellion of Prince Salim, and much Conquest of Malwa: He conquered Ajmer, Delhi, Gwalior, and Jaunpur effortlessly because the people themselves had extended welcome to him. (iii) Conquest of Gondwana: In 1564, Akbar turned his attention against Gondwana, a small Kingdom (U.P. Akbar annexed Kabul into his Empire. Required fields are marked *. 2. Akbar captured Chittor, the capital of Mewar by defeating its ruler Uday Singh in 1568 CE. Asaf Khan was accused of keeping most of the treasures, and sending back only 200 elephants to Akbar. Bengal and Orissa were occupied and they became a part of the Mughal empire. Conquest of Gondwana: In 1564, Akbar turned his attention against Gondwana, a small Kingdom (U.P. After his demise in 1585 C.E. Mewar was completely occupied by Akbar only after the death of Rana Pratap. Here we will discuss about military achievements of Akbar and conquests accomplished by him. Except Khandesh, the remaining states rejected his proposal. Vir Narayan was wounded and was obliged to withdraw for safety in the fort of Chauragarh. He went first to the Uzbeks, then returned to Gondwana where he was pursued by Mughal forces. PreserveArticles.com is an online article publishing site that helps you to submit your knowledge so that it may be preserved for eternity. Therefore Akbar sent his army to suppress him. Rana Pratap Singh suffered heavy losses in this battle. Akbars expansion of his empire began with the conquest of northern India starting from Malwa. Akbars general Asaf Khan attacked Gondawana and the heroic Rani fought the battle till she breathed her last in the battle field. When summoned to give accounts, he fled Gondwana. Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa, was defeated and the state annexed to the Mughal Empire. One reason was that he wanted to overthrow the Portuguese who had established their factories along the seacoast and were also building up their naval power. It extended from Bengal in the east to Afghanistan in the west comprising Kabul and Kandhar. But Uday Singh continued to fight against the Mughals till his death. He was aware that the Rajputs were very brave people and it was very essential to win them over. 4. Akbars step brother Hazim Mirza was ruling over Kabul. In 1595, Baluchistan and Kandhar were also annexed and thus the chain of the defense of the North-West Frontier Province was completed. In A.D. 1605, Akbar died and was buried at Sikandra, near Agra. The gallant queen had become the regent for her minor son fifteen years before. During Humayun's flight he left the infant Akbar in Kabul in care of Babur's sister. Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa, was defeated and the state annexed to the Mughal Empire. In 1560 Malwa was annexed, and four years later Akbar conquered Gondwana. Like in Malwa, however, Akbar entered into a dispute with his vassals over the conquest of Gondwana. Sansar LochanDecember 30, 2017History of India1 Comment. Raja Surjan Rai of Ranthambore voluntarily accepted the overlordship of Akbar. After his North-Indian conquest Akbar sent political missions to South Indian states like Bidar, Khandesh, Ahmed Nagar, Golkonda and Bijapur to accept his suzerainty. Akbar married Jodha Bai, the daughter of Bharmal of Amber (Jaipur). This state had 53 forts. He won for Akbar most of the territories that formed a part of the Mughal empire. The rulers of Jodhpur and Bikaner also accepted the sovereignty of Akbar. Its queen mother Durgavati offered a most determined resistance against the Mughal forces; but when she found that defeat was inevitable preferring death to dishonor, she stabbed herself to death. The Mughal emperor honored the Rajas family by offering Bhagwan Das and Man Singh, (the son and grandson of the Raja respectively) high posts in the Mughal court. Content Guidelines When summoned to give accounts, he fled Gondwana. 4. The alliance with Akbar was that of raja Bihari Mal of Amber. (ii) Conquest of Malwa: He conquered Ajmer, Delhi, Gwalior and Jaunpur effortlessly, because the people themselves had extended welcome to him. Conquest of Gondwana: In 1564, Akbar turned his attention against Gondwana, a small Kingdom (U.P.). Causes of The First War of Indian Independence 1857 Revolt, Brief Note on First Anglo-Maratha War (17751782), Major significance of the Permanent Settlement of 1793, Most important aspects of Non-cooperation movement, State of non- agricultural production and internal commerce during Mughal period, : : , , , LucentS Samanya Vigyan (General Science In Hindi), By M. Laxmi Kanth. The wealth and prosperity of Gujarat and its importance for sea trade made Akbar to attack Gujarat. Akbars expansion of his empire began with the conquest of northern India. Death of Jai Mal, Rajput commander was a blow. A wasting border war soon erupted. Copyright by Sansar Lochan, India | All Rights Reserved. It was ruled by Vir Nayayan but as he was a minor, his mother Rani Durgavati looked after the administration. A fierce battle was fought at Haldighati where the Maharana was defeated. Disclaimer Akbar attacked Mewar in A.D. 1567 and captured the fort of Chittor. Jalal-ul-din Mohammed Akbar, the 3rd Mughal Emperor, was born on 15th October 1542 in Umerkot during the exile of Humayun. Bairam Khan helped Akbar to fight against Hemu in the second battle of Panipat in 1556 CE. From Malwa to Gondwana fort, Akbar sent his forces to expand his empire in the northern India. Therefore he tried to win their support by adopting measures like friendly relations, cooperating each other, entering into matrimonial alliances and appointing many of them as Mansabdars. Lets know some of the battles won by him. After this battle Akbar reoccupied Delhi and Agra. Akbar, the Great Mogul By Vincent A. Smith This is a biography rather than an historical account. Akbar was born AbuI-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar on October 15, 1542, at the Rajput fortress of Umerkot in Sindh (present-day Pakistan), to Mughal Emperor Humayun and Akbar's Conquest of Malwa (1561-62): [The first attack on Malwa was led by Bahadur Khan in 1560. As Smith remarks, Akbars attack on a princess of a character so noble was mere aggression, wholly un-provoked and devoid of all justification other than lust for conquest and plunder. Conquest of Gujarat: Next, Garh Katanga or Gondwana, an independent state in central India ruled by Rani Durgawati, widow of Dalpat Shah, was conquered in 1564. 5. Bairam Khan killed Hemu. He instead chose to fight with Akbar. Akbar built a new capital called Fatehpur near Sikri in memory of this conquest. Gondwana is a region of India, named after the Gondi people who live there (though they can also be found in other parts of India). His son Rana Pratap Singh also continued to fight after the death of his father. First of all, he sent a strong force to Malwa. After the capture of Kabul by Humayun, Badruddin's circumcision ceremony was held and his date of birth and name were changed to throw off evil sorcerers and he was renamed Jalal-ud-din Muhammad by Humayun, a name which he ha Your email address will not be published. Having completed all his conquests, Akbar thus controlled a very vast empire. Rani Durgavati was ruling over this kingdom as the regent of her son Veeranarayana. The policy of vigorous conquest started under Bairam Khan was maintained. Thereafter Gondwana was annexed to the Mughal empire. In 1595 CE Chand Bibi, ruler of Ahmednagar, bravely fought against the Mughal attack, but failed. Later he conquered Kashmir also. Rani Durgavati was ruling over this kingdom as the regent of her son Veeranarayana. In 1572, Akbar conquered Gujarat. Gondwana was conquered in 1564. The Kingdom was annexed to the Mughal Empire. Akbar realized that the valour and loyalty of Rajputs were essential for the consolidation of the Mughal empire. He frankly declared and desired to pursue the policy of the extension of the empire. She died fighting and Gondwana was annexed to the Mughal empire. In A.D. 1586, Hakim died and Kabul was annexed to the Mughal Empire. Rajput kings were allowed to retain internal autonomy. Akbars attack on Gondwana was an act of pure imperialist aggression. He went first to the Uzbeks, then returned to Gondwana where he was pursued by Mughal forces. Its ruler Muzaffar Shah was defeated and Gujarat as occupied. This State included the regions of Sagar, Damoh, Mandla, Seoni, Narmada Valley and possibly a portion of Bhopal. Having fully secured his way over northern India, Akbar thought of conquering the Deccan. PreserveArticles.com: Preserving Your Articles for Eternity, Short Information on Akbars Policy for Rajputs, Essay on the conquest made during Mughal Empire. It has 553 pages and was published in 1917. Learn how your comment data is processed. What was the importance of Akbars conquest of Gujarat and Bengal? India - India - The reign of Akbar the Great: Akbar (ruled 15561605) was proclaimed emperor amid gloomy circumstances. Thus Akbar conquered Bidar and Ahmednagar. In 1564, Akbar sent a large army under the command of Asaf Khan against the Central Indian State of Gondwana. In c.1564 CE, Asaf Khan, the Mughal governor of Allahabad, aroused by the stories of the fabulous wealth and beauty of the Rani attacked Gondwana. The most important battle fought between the Mughals and Rajputs was the battle of Haldighati in 1576 CE. All the articles you read in this site are contributed by users like you, with a single vision to liberate knowledge. Akbar sent Asaf Khan to subdue the kingdom of Gondwana. Akbars expansion of his empire began with the conquest of northern India. Our mission is to liberate knowledge. Delhi and Agra were threatened by Hemuthe Hindu general of the Sr ruler, dil Shahand Mughal governors were being driven from all parts of northern India. Akbar himself marched against him and compelled Hakim to acknowledge his suzerainaty. In A.D. 1580, he invade Punjab. Polity Bharat Ka Samvidhan: Ek Parichaya: Ek Parichaya (Hindi), Sansar , 20 August 2020 - Sansar Lochan, Bhakti Movement and Bhakti Saints in Indian History, Town Planning of Indus Valley Civilization : Salient Features, The Archaeological Sources of Ancient Indian History, Key Features and Distribution Pattern of Rainfall in India, Sansar , 13 February 2021 - Sansar Lochan, Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-1351) Biography and Assessment, Lord Curzon : Reforms and the administrative measures, Lord Ripon (1880-1884) A well-meaning Governor-General, Itolizumab (rDNA origin) A Monoclonal Antibody | UPSC, Know about Hagia Sophia Controversy | UPSC, Administration of Lord Lytton (1876-1880). When summoned to give accounts, he fled Gondwana. Its Queen Durgavathi and her son Veeranarayana were killed in the war fought near Jabalpur. Akbar sent Asaf Khan to subdue the kingdom of Gondwana. Later after Humayun's conquest of India Akbar went to Punjab along with Humayun's trusted general, Bairam Khan. From A.D. 1595-1601, Akbar sent expeditions to the Deccan to subdue the Portuguese, Chand Bibi of Ahmadnagar and to capture Asirgarh. Rani Durgavati was ruling over this kingdom as the regent of her son Veeranarayana. Conquest of Rajasthan: It seems that Akbar was fully aware of the importance of Rajput kingdoms and wanted them as Conquest of Gondwana: In 1564, Akbar turned his attention against Gondwana, a small Kingdom (U.P.). Her young son, Bir Narayan, also died a heros death. Asaf Khan was accused of keeping most of the treasures and sending back only 200 elephants to Akbar. A Asaf Khan was accused of keeping most of the treasures, and sending back only 200 elephants to Akbar. Akbar was in Punjab and his political condition was critical. 2. ). 3. Kabul was under the charge of Mirza Hakim. Like in Malwa, however, Akbar entered into a dispute with his vassals over the conquest of Gondwana. Akbar defeated Baz Bahadur, the young Prince of Malwa, and the state annexed to the Mughal Empire.