Multiple choice How old was he when he ruled the Mughal empire? 21 18 14 9 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Akbar ascended the Mughal throne in 1556 at the young age of 13 (often rounded to 14 in historical texts) following the sudden death of his father, Humayun. Due to his youth, his regent Bairam Khan managed the empire's affairs initially.