Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023

Page: 202-217

From Akbar to Aurangzeb: Administrative Reforms and Economic Policies

Dr. Sushma Kumari Singh

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The history of the Mughal Empire from Akbar to Aurangzeb is significant from an administrative and economic perspective. Akbar’s reign is known as the golden age of the Mughal Empire, where he established a well-organized administrative framework while centralizing power. His Sulh-e-Kul (peace for all) policy promoted religious tolerance, fostering peace and cooperation among different communities. Through reforms in trade, agriculture, and the arts, Akbar ensured the empire’s economic prosperity. His policies organized a multicultural and multi-religious society, maintaining social and cultural stability across the empire.

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