Why was Lahore significant to Akbar?

Akbar made Lahore his capital for 13 years to oversee the defense of the empire's northwestern frontier against Afghan and Uzbek threats.

Historical Geography of the Mughals

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar's empire at a certain juncture, 'A' stands for an independent state and 'B' marks the site of city. Which one of the following alternative gives all correct information?

By 1605, Akbar's empire stretched across Northern and Central India, with Lahore serving as a major northwestern city. During this time, regions like Gondwana remained largely independent under their own tribal rulers.

Exam Year

1998

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_1998_34 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar's empire at a certain juncture, 'A' stands for an independent state and 'B' marks the site of city. Which one of the following alternative gives all correct information?