Arrange the following Rajput kingdoms in chronological orders as annexed by Akbar during his regime:
1. Amber
2. Jodhpur
3. Merta
4. Ranthambore
5. Kalinjar
Select the answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1-3-2-4-5
(b) 3-2-1-5-4
(c) 1-2-3-4-5
(d) 3-1-2-5-4
Explanation
It seems that Akbar was fully aware of the importance of Rajput kingdoms and wanted them as allies in his ambition of establishing a large empire.
First Kingdom Amber: He tried to win over the Rajputs wherever possible and inducted them into Mughal service. He also entered into matrimonial alliances with the Rajput rulers like Bharmal. Raja Bharmal of Amber was the first to enter into alliance with Akbar.
Merta and Jodhpur: The Rajput kingdoms like Merta and Jodhpur were also occupied without much resistance. However, Maharana Pratap, the ruler of Mewar posed the most serious challenge to the Mughal emperor and did not submit before Akbar. After a prolonged struggle and siege of the fort of Chittor, Akbar succeeded in defeating the Mewar forces. A large number of Rajput soldiers were killed in the war. However, it could not be fully subdued and some resistance from the Mewar side continued for a long time.
Ranthambore and Kalinjar: After the fall of Chittor Ranthambore and Kalinjar were captured. Marwar, Bikaner and Jaisalmer also submitted to Akbar. By 1570 Akbar had captured almost the whole of Rajasthan.
The most important achievement of Akbar was that in spite of the subjugation of the whole of Rajasthan there was no hostility between the Rajputs and the Mughals.
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