Description
The “Empire of Akbar (70x100)” typically refers to a large, laminated educational wall map or poster that illustrates the territorial extent and major features of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s reign (1556–1605 CE).
Physical Specifications
Size: 70 × 100 cm, suitable for classrooms or educational displays.
Material: Laminated on both sides with high-quality polyester film (30 microns), multicolour printing on 80 GSM map litho paper for durability.
Features: Mounted with sturdy plastic rollers for easy wall hanging.
Content & Educational Features
The map shows the territorial boundaries and administrative divisions of Akbar’s empire, stretching from Bengal in the east to Afghanistan in the west, and from Kashmir in the north to the Godavari River in the south at the end of Akbar's reign (1605 CE).
Major provinces and subahs under Akbar's administration are marked, including Agra, Lahore, Multan, Malwa, Allahabad, Bihar, Bengal, Khandesh, Gujarat, Kabul, and Rajputana.
Important cities, forts, routes of military campaigns, and administrative centers are labeled for historical reference.
Some versions are available in multiple languages (English, Hindi, Kannada) for regional teaching purposes.
Certified by reputed authorities like the Survey of India (Dehra Dun) for accuracy.
Historical Context
Akbar’s empire expanded through a series of conquests: Gwalior, Malwa, Bengal, Gujarat, Rajputana, and parts of the Deccan, bringing large regions of the Indian subcontinent under Mughal control.
His reign is known for administrative reforms, efficient revenue systems, encouragement of art and culture, and the construction of iconic forts and cities like Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort.
The map is often used to support lessons on the consolidation of the Mughal Empire, Akbar’s military expeditions, governance, and the socio-political landscape of 16th-century India.
This chart is ideal for educators, students, and history enthusiasts seeking a large-format, visually engaging overview of Akbar’s imperial domain and its place in the broader narrative of medieval Indian history.