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(a) "In medieval Indian history Akbar was unique for his religio-political ideas and policies." Analyse this statement. (20 marks)

(b) Will it not be correct to say that the rural economy in Mughal India was relatively self-sufficient? (15 marks)

(c) Compare the Peshwas' bureaucratic management with that of the Imperial Mughal administration. (15 marks)