Multiple choice

Akbar permitted his regent Bairam Khan to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca because

  1. Bairam had asked to go for religious reasons

  2. Akbar wanted him to go on a diplomatic mission

  3. Bairam had been rebellious and Akbar wanted him to absent himself from India for a while

  4. Akbar could not go himself and therefore sent a substitute
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After Akbar assumed direct control of the empire in 1560, Bairam Khan's regency became increasingly problematic as he grew powerful and rebellious. Rather than executing or openly confronting him, Akbar diplomatically sent him on pilgrimage to Mecca in 1561, effectively removing his influence from court while maintaining religious propriety.

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