Akbar Akbar ascended the throne of Mughal Empire at when he was just a teenager. He was the son of Humayun and grandson of Babur. Early career: The empire that he inherited consisted loosely of Delhi, Agra and the Punjab. Soon after the death of Humayun, power conflict arose over the Delhi … [Read more...]
Importance of Akbar (Mughal Emperor)
Mughal Emperor Akbar occupies the first place not only in point of time but also in respect of the measure of his greatness. He was a great genius endowed with such clear insight into public affairs that he could easily fix upon the right mode and psychological moment of doing a thing. His … [Read more...]
Social Reforms of Akbar
Social Reforms of Akbar Despite his multifarious activities Akbar found time to undertake several social reform measures for wedding out the evils of both the Muslim and non-Muslim societies. His principle of religious toleration did not, however, make him blind to certain evils in the Hindu … [Read more...]
Achievements of Akbar
Mughal Emperor Akbar, as we know, came to rule a very small Mughal territory. He and his able successors transformed it to a pan-Indian power. A determined imperialist, Mughal Emperor Akbar, believed in constantly striving for expansion to keep ambitious neighbours in check. The expansion of the … [Read more...]
Biography of Akbar the Great (Mughal Emperor)
Akbar (1556-1605 A.D.) Akbar, also known as Akbar the Great, ascended the throne of Mughal Empire at the young age of 14 in 1556. After the sudden death of his father, Humayun, the new young emperor (Akbar) succeeded to a difficult position. The Afghans had still enough military power and they … [Read more...]
Raja Bharmal (Rajput Kushwaha ruler of Amber)
Raja Bharmal was born in 1491 in Jaipur which was called as Abmer in the state of Rajasthan in India. Raja Bharmal was the Kushwaha ruler of Jaipur (Amber). Raja Prithviraj was his father and mother was Rani Apurva Devi of Rathor clan. His father was died in 1527 thereafter several kings had been … [Read more...]
Short note on Faizi in Akbar’s court
Faizi was a great poet and literary scholar in the court of Akbar. He had great authority over Persian language. He translated various Sanskrit works into Persian language. He was one among the navaratnas of Akbar. Faizi, like his brother Abul Fazl, was in constant attendance on the Emperor during … [Read more...]
Short biography of Abul Fazl in 150 words
Abul Fazl was the author of Ain-i-akbari and one of most important advisors in Akbar's court. He was born on 14th of January, 1551 at Agra. His father was Sheikh Mubarak. In 1575 that Abul Fazl was introduced to Akbar. He was a master of literature. Slowly and steadily he rose in Emperor's … [Read more...]
Salima Sultan Begum
Salima Sultan Begum was the wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was born 23rd of February, 1539. Akbar was three years younger than Salima Sultan Begum. Salima's mother, Gulrang Begum, was a Mughal Empress. Her mother was the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun. Gulbadan Begum was the the … [Read more...]
Raja Birbal in Akbar’s Court
Raja Birbal was a Brahmin and was a close associate of Akbar. His original name was Mahesh Das. He was born in 1528. The name of his father was Ganga Das. Birbal was a great singer and poet in the Mughal Court of Akbar the Great. He was a master in Sanskrit, Persian and Hindi language. Akbar was … [Read more...]
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