Akbar’s campaign against Afghans started with Gujarat in 1572. Akbar defeated Afghans in Gujarat, he gained control and handed it over to one of his trustworthy subordinates. Who was given control of Gujarat after annexation by Akbar?
(a) Itimad Khan
(b) Ikhtiyar al Mulk
(c) Mohammad Hussain Mirza
(d) Mirza Aziz Koka
Explanation
Akbar’s campaign against Afghans started with Gujarat in 1572. One of the princes, Itimad Khan, had invited Akbar to come and conquer it. Akbar himself marched to Ahmedabad. The town was captured without any serious resistance. Surat with a strong fortress offered some resistance but was also captured. In a short time most of the principalities of Gujarat were brought under his control. Akbar organized Gujarat into a province and placed it under Mirza Aziz Koka and returned to the capital. Within six months various rebellious groups came together and revolted against the Mughal rule and the Mughal governor had to cede a number of territories. The leaders of the rebellion were Ikhtiyar al Mulk and Mohammad Hussain Mirza. Akbar got the news of rebellion in Agra and he set out for Ahmedabad. Akbar marched at a rapid pace and managed to reach Ahmedabad in ten days. The emperor quickly suppressed the rebellion.
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