When Akbar descended on the throne the boundaries of the empire were not very far spread. It was limited to Kalpi in south, Pathankot in north, Haridwar in east and in west upto Hissar. About two lakh square km area was under its influence. The administration had no firm hold on the subjects or the areas. It was effective in a limited sense only.
Many people were not happy with the state of things. There were powerful amirs who had little regard for the juvenile emperor. The rebellious elements were raising heads and disintegratory tendencies were growing.
It can be said that when Akbar sat on throne the empire was in a very bad shape. But he had the services of some faithfuls like Bairam Khan and with their support and active role the rebels were shown their place. Some exemplary punishments dealt out for treason and disloyalty to serve as a deterant. It was made clear that going against the empire could prove fatal to anyone who dared.
For the expansion of his empire Jalaluddin Akbar fought numerous battles and annexed lands in Moghul empire. He brought weak and ineffective rulers under the domination of Moghul empire. The empire under Akbar spread far and wide. It was based on firm foundation.
Much credit went to Bairam Khan. Infact, he was running the show taking Akbar for a juvenile. Akbar was watching and learning. Still some of the old states that once were part of Moghul empire during the period of Babar and Humayun were staying outside. They wouldn’t yield to Moghuls.
Pathans were ruling Bengal. In Rajasthan Rajput Ranas and Maharanas were holding their ground and mocking at Moghuls. Mandu Sultan was ruling Malwa and Gujarat had its own ruler. In Madhya Pradesh area Rani Durgawati of Gondwana was refusing to yield to Delhi Moghuls. In several other regions too kings were running their independent shows.
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