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'''Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar''', also known as '''Akbar the Great ''' (1542 – 1605), was the emperor of the {{Wiki|Mughal Empire}} from 1556 until his death. Under his rule, the Mughal Empire tripled in size and wealth. | '''Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar''', also known as '''Akbar the Great ''' (1542 – 1605), was the emperor of the {{Wiki|Mughal Empire}} from 1556 until his death. Under his rule, the Mughal Empire tripled in size and wealth. | ||
In 1561, Akbar began an aggressive campaign to destroy the {{Wiki|Rajput}}s. By 1576, {{Wiki|Mewar}} was one of the only areas in the region of | In 1561, Akbar began an aggressive campaign to destroy the {{Wiki|Rajput}}s. By 1576, {{Wiki|Mewar}} was one of the only areas in the region of [[Rajasthan]] not under Mughal control. In June of that year, Akbar's army fought against the forces of the Rajput chief [[Pratap Singh]] in the [[Battle of Gogunda]]. Although Pratap Singh's forces mounted an impressive ambush on the Mughals, Akbar's army emerged victorious.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Battle of Gogunda]]</ref> | ||
Despite Pratap Singh's defeat, the Rajput chief continued his resistance, refusing to recognize Mughal rule until several years after.<ref name="ACI" /> | Despite Pratap Singh's defeat, the Rajput chief continued his resistance, refusing to recognize Mughal rule until several years after.<ref name="ACI" /> | ||
Latest revision as of 04:09, 30 July 2023
Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar, also known as Akbar the Great (1542 – 1605), was the emperor of the Mughal Empire from 1556 until his death. Under his rule, the Mughal Empire tripled in size and wealth.
In 1561, Akbar began an aggressive campaign to destroy the Rajputs. By 1576, Mewar was one of the only areas in the region of Rajasthan not under Mughal control. In June of that year, Akbar's army fought against the forces of the Rajput chief Pratap Singh in the Battle of Gogunda. Although Pratap Singh's forces mounted an impressive ambush on the Mughals, Akbar's army emerged victorious.[1]
Despite Pratap Singh's defeat, the Rajput chief continued his resistance, refusing to recognize Mughal rule until several years after.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (mentioned only)