The correct answer is: C. 1573
Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1573. Gujarat was a wealthy and powerful kingdom at the time, and its annexation was a major coup for Akbar. It gave him control of a large and prosperous territory, and it also opened up new trade routes to the Arabian Sea.
The annexation of Gujarat was not without its challenges. The Gujarati people were fiercely independent, and they resisted Akbar’s forces for several years. However, Akbar was eventually able to subdue the rebellion and bring Gujarat under his control.
The annexation of Gujarat was a major turning point in Akbar’s reign. It marked the beginning of his expansionist phase, and it also gave him the resources he needed to launch further campaigns against other kingdoms.
Option A is incorrect because Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1573, not 1566.
Option B is incorrect because Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1573, not 1569.
Option D is incorrect because Akbar annexed Gujarat in 1573, not 1578.