Why is akbar considered to be …

 I. Akbar : Many people considered Jalaluddin Akbar (1556-1605) the greatest of all the Mughal emperors, for he not only expanded but also consolidated his empire, making it the largest, strongest and richest kingdom of his time.

II. Territorial Conquests of Akbar:
1. Victory over Delhi and Agra : Akbar defeated Hemu, the minister of Adil Shah in the Battle of Panipat in 1556 A. D. On recapturing Delhi and Agra, the foundation stone of the Mughal Empire was laid again since the same had been dug out.
2 . Victories over Gwalior, Jaunpur and Ajmer : Akbar merged Gwalior, Jaunpur and Ajmer in his empire during 1556-60 A. D.
3. Victory over Malwa : Akbar defeated Baz Bahadur, the ruler of Malwa in 1562 A. D. Akbar got puffed up when he accepted his suzerainty.
4. Victory over Gondwana : Quern Durgawati was ruling over Gondwana as patron of her minor son. A steady battle took place between the Rajput soldiers and the Mughals. Both the queen and her son got killed in the battle. Hence Gondwana fell in the hands of the Mughals.
5. Victory over Chittor : Udai Singh, the arrogant ruler of Mewar did not accept his suzerainty. Hence, Akbar himself led the army and conquered Chittor, the capital of Mewar.