The establishment of Mughal administration is credited to Akbar. His central administrative policies and interpretation of designation of King, his duties and authorities, his provincial administration, his revenue system, his monetary policies, his mansabdari custom, etc. are the measures of his success. Akbar was the first Muslim ruler who practised religious harmony between subjects and treated Hindus and Muslims alike. He abolished Jizya, the pilgrimage tax and the slavery in 1564, 1563 and 1562 respectively under his liberal religious policy. The abolishment of child marriage and ‘Sati’ took place in his reign. Thus, all above four points are included in causes of the popularity of Akbar. ....Read more