Which was not one the things akbar did to gain and maintain the support of the people?
a.) he married a rajput princess
b.) he gave other rajputs government positions
c.) he used force to maintain power
d.) he taxed the people every year

I think the answer is D. I dont think he taxed people. If this is wrong I am sorry.

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.