Foreign Relations Research Paper

FOREIGN RELATIONS:

Our foreign policy is always guided by the following objectives and principles:
1. To safeguard our empire from foreign invasions and any rebellions inside our territory.
2. To maintain balance of power among the Uzbeks, the Persians and the Ottoman empire, so that:
a) Gradually Mughal rule can be established in the provinces under their control.
b) They don’t have any chance of expanding and taking over our territories.
3. To increase trade and commerce with other countries.
4. Reconquering our ancestral land, Fergana, in Central Asia—from where my great grandfather, The Great Babur, had been turned out.
5. To check the power of the Afghan tribes that lived in the mountain region between Punjab and Kabul, who in future

My great grandfather had conquered Kandhar before becoming the ruler of India. The Persians however proved to be helpful as my grandfather, Humayun, received great help from the ruler of Persia after he was defeated at the hands of Sher Shah by giving him shelter. Thankful to their step my father, Akbar, made no attempt to capture Kandhar till the Uzbeks posed a threat to it.

The Uzbeks attacked Kandhar and since the governor of Kandhar failed to get any help, he surrendered Kandhar to Akbar. Nevertheless the relations between Persia and the Mughals remained cordial.
The Persians match us, the Mughals, in military strength and resources. It is important to keep a tab on their movement, since an attempt to conquer Kandhar can be made anytime as they have always kept their eyes on Kandhar. It is also important to note that alliance with Persia will prove to be helpful for promoting trade with central Asia.

Relations with

I was against such a victory over Mewar that gave birth to rivalry between us. After the death of my father, Akbar, Mewar was given back to Amar Singh under his mastership. But the continuous rebellions led by Amar Singh forced me to go for expeditions. Though the situation is under control, it is very crucial to take this province under full Mughal control. Beyond political reasons, Mewar is strategically located on trade route from north India to south and the all-important western seaports which are of great