In the year of the coronation of Akbar, who among the following was designated as the Wakil of the Mughal kingdom with the title of ‘Khan-i-Khanan’?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bairam Khan.
In the year of Akbar's coronation in 1556, Bairam Khan was appointed as the Wakil (regent) of the Mughal Empire and was granted the prestigious title of ‘Khan-i-Khanan’, meaning “Khan of Khans.” As Akbar was only 13 years old at the time, Bairam Khan played a crucial role in guiding the young emperor and consolidating Mughal power, especially after the defeat of Hemu in the Second Battle of Panipat. A loyal general of Akbar’s father, Humayun, Bairam Khan acted as a mentor and protector, ensuring stability and administrative order during the early, vulnerable years of Akbar’s reign.