Why was Mewar geographically important to Akbar?

It controlled the vital mountain passes that led from the Mughal heartland to the wealthy trading ports of Gujarat.

Mughal-Rajput Conflicts

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The main aim of Akbar in fighting the Battle of Haldighati was-

The main objective of Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati was to force Rana Pratap of Mewar to accept Mughal suzerainty. This would have secured the strategic trade routes to Gujarat.

Exam Year

1992

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_1992_217 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India