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Read the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow:

The Accessible Emperor

In the account of his experiences, Monserrate, who was a member of the first Jesuit mission, says: It is hard to exaggerate how accessible he (Akbar) makes himself to all who wish audience, of him. For he creates an opportunity almost every day for any of the common people or of the nobles to see him and to converse with him; and he endeavours to show himself pleasant-spoken and affable rather than severe towards all who come to speak with him. It is very remarkable how great an effect this courtesy and affability has in attaching him to the minds of his subjects.

(i) Who were Jesuits? How did they establish their network in India?

(ii) How did Monserrate accord his experience about the Akbar?

(iii) How had Akbar's courtesy brought affability for his subjects? Explain.

Answer:

(i) Jesuists were the missionaries of the Society of Jesus. They came to India in 15th and 16th century and they were the part of the process oi trade and empire building.

(ii) Monserrate who was a member of the first Jesuit Mission explains how Akbar makes himself accessible to all who wish audience of him. For he creates an opportunity almost every day for any of the common people or of nobles to see him and to converse with him.

(iii) Akbar's many characteristics brought affability for his subjects which includes:

· Relaxation in the taxes which made him popular in the audiences.

· He was religiously very humble which made him popular in every part of the area.

· He was very keen to meet the public and listen their voices.