Rajput Diplomacy of Akbar: An Artchitech of Making Nation

Abstract

Akbar was the greatest emperor of the Mughal dynasty. In the socio- political environment of the medieval ages Akbar's role is quite unique. His achievements were so wonderful and perceptions so novel, those same historians are ready to call him as an angel or prophet of God. He was a great warrior, a benevolent despot and a just ruler. Akbar was free from all the superstitious and orthodox belief of the medieval ages. He visualized and tried to bring in a new era of progress in the social milew of India by freeing it from all retarding socio – region customs of the age. Really he was a pioneer of a sort of Renaissance. Akbar’s dream of a united India stretched farther than the unity of her people. He tried to bridge between Northern and Southern Parts of India either by imperialistic invasions or by using diplomatic means. Akbar brought under his rule the southern states. Then he promulgated one law and one administrative system all over India. It was he also first thought of both kashmir and the decan to be integral parts of India. In ancient India, in the reigns of Chandra Gupta, samudragupta the different states of the country were not well - formed. By paying homage and allegiance to the emperor the provincial rulers rulled according to their will. He introduced all over India uniform administration revenue and currency system. The motto of the emperor in settling marriage between the Rajputs and the Muslims was to unite the two sleets in one unified nation. Akbar realized that as enemy they could offer a vital challenge to his powers but as friends they could be the main pillars of his empire. From the analysis that without the active help and friendship of the Rajputs no power could thrive - Akbar would try to have them as friends. Akbar Rajput policy was surely a departure from that of his grandfather Babur and father Humayun. They fought against the Rajputs but Akbar followed a policy of friendship and co- operation with then and his was a correct decision.