Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to Akbar's diplomatic policy?

1. Akbar diplomatic policy departed from that of his predecessors.
2. He extracted a tribute from each territory he conquered and then left it to administer its dominion autonomously.

Akbar departed from the diplomatic policy of his predecessors in his treatment of the territories he conquered. Previous Mughals extracted a large tribute from these rulers and then leave them to administer their dominions autonomously; Akbar integrated them into his administration, providing them the opportunity to serve as military rulers.