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Akbar
Emperor of India
Full name Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar I
Titles His Majesty Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Imam-i-'Adil, Sultan ul-Islam Kaffatt ul-Anam, Amir ul-Mu'minin, Khalifat ul-Muta'ali Sahib-i-Zaman, Padshah Ghazi Zillu'llah ['Arsh-Ashyani], Emperor of India
Born 23 November 1542
Birthplace Umarkot Fort, Sind
Died 27 October 1605
Place of death Fatehpur Sikri, Agra
Buried Bihishtabad Sikandara, Agra
Predecessor Humayun
Successor Jahangir
Issue Jahangir, 5 other sons and 6 daughters
Royal House House of Timur
Dynasty Mughal
Father Humayun
Mother Nawab Hamida Banu Begum Sahiba (1530–1604)

Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar (جلال الدین محمد اکبر Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar), also known as Akbar the Great (Akbar-e-Azam) (full title: Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Imam-i-'Adil, Sultan ul-Islam Kaffatt ul-Anam, Amir ul-Mu'minin, Khalifat ul-Muta'ali Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar I Sahib-i-Zaman, Padshah Ghazi Zillu'llah ['Arsh-Ashyani]) (October 15, 1542 – October 17 or October 27, 1605)[1][2] was the son of Nasiruddin Humayun whom he succeeded as ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605. Emperor/Empress of India ( Badishah -e-Hind in Hindustani) was used as a Title by the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Sindh ( Sindhī: سنڌ Urdu: سندھ is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. See also Mughal architecture Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपूर सिकरी فتحپور سیکری is a city and a Municipal board in Agra Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20 Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20 Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of This is a list of people whose names in English are commonly appended with the phrase " the Great " or who were called that or an equivalent phrase in their own Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of The Mughal Empire ( Persian and self-designation گورکانی; مغلیہ سلطنت) was an Islamic imperial power which ruled most He was the grandson of Babur who founded the Mughal dynasty. Babur ( February 14 1483 - December 26 1530) was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who following a series of setbacks He was named Badruddin Mohammed Akbar. Badruddin means full moon because he was born on the night of a full moon. He was named after his maternal grand father Shaikh Ali Akbar Jami. After the capture of Kabul by his father his date of birth and name were changed to throw off evil sorcerers. [3]

Akbar, widely considered the greatest of the Mughal emperors, was only 14 when he became emperor, due to the death of his father Humayun[4] During his reign, he eliminated external military threats from the Afghan descendants of Sher Shah (an Afghan who was able to temporarily oust Humayun from 1540–1555), and at the Second Battle of Panipat he defeated the Hindu king Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also called Hemu. Sher Shah Suri (1486 Sasaram &ndash May 22, 1545 Kalinjar) ( - Šīr Šāh Sūrī) also known as Farid Khan or The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chander Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, and the army of Mughal emperor A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also known as Hemachandra Bhargava or simply Hemu ( Hindi: सम्राट हेम चंद्र Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also known as Hemachandra Bhargava or simply Hemu ( Hindi: सम्राट हेम चंद्र [5][6] In addition to his military gains, the emperor solidified his rule by repealing the jizya tax on non-Muslims and courting the favour of the powerful Rajput caste, to the extent of marrying Rajput princesses. Under Islamic law, jizya or jizyah (جزْية ʤɪzjæh Ottoman Turkish: cizye both derived from Pahlavi and ultimately from Aramaic Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India [5][7]

Akbar was a polymath: an architect, artisan, artist, armorer, blacksmith, carpenter, construction worker, emperor, engineer, general, inventor, animal trainer (reputedly keeping thousands of hunting cheetahs during his reign and training many himself), lacemaker, technologist and theologian. A polymath ( Greek polymathēs, πολυμαθής "having learned much" is a person whose knowledge is not restricted to one subject area An architect is a licensed individual who leads a design team in the Planning and Design of buildings and participates in oversight of Building Construction An artisan, also called a Craftsman, is a skilled manual worker who crafts items that may be functional or strictly decorative including furniture clothing The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of Activities to do with creating Art, practicing the Arts and/or demonstrating An armorer or armourer (see Spelling differences) was in former times a smith who specialized in manufacturing and repairing arms and Armour blacksmith is a person who creates objects from Iron or Steel by Forging the Metal; i A carpenter (builder is a skilled craftsman who performs carpentry - a wide range of Woodworking that includes constructing buildings, Construction workers are employed in the Construction industry and work predominately on Construction sites and are typically engaged in aspects of the industry An emperor (from the Latin " Imperator " is a (male Monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an Empire or another type of An engineer is a person professionally engaged in a field of Engineering. An inventor is a person who creates or discovers a new method form device or other useful means Animal training refers to Teaching Animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli. A technologist is a specialist that is trained to perform work in a field of Technology. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective [8] His most lasting contributions were to the arts. He initiated a large collection of literature, including the Akbar-nama and the Ain-i-Akbari, and incorporated art from around the world into the Mughal collections. The Akbarnāma (اکبر نامہ which literally means Book of Akbar, is a biographical account of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor written in Persian The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Institutes of Akbar" is a 16th century detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar 's empire written by his Vizier He also commissioned the building of widely admired buildings, and invented the first prefabricated homes and movable structures. Prefabricated homes, often referred to as prefab homes, are dwellings manufactured off-site in advance usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled [8] Akbar began a series of religious debates where Muslim scholars would debate religious matters with Sikhs, Hindus, Cārvāka atheists and even Jesuits from Portugal. Ulema ( ar علماء,, singular ar عالِم,, "scholar" refers to the educated class of Muslim legal scholars engaged in the several Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Cārvāka is a system of Indian philosophy that assumed various forms of philosophical skepticism and religious indifference The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order He founded his own religious cult, the Din-i-Ilahi or the "Divine Faith"; however, it amounted only to a form of personality cult for Akbar, and quickly dissolved after his death leaving his wife behind. The Dīn-i Ilāhī (دین الهی "Divine Faith" was a syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the Mughal emperor Jalālu d-Dīn Muḥammad Akbar A cult of personality or personality cult arises when a country's leader uses Mass media to create a heroic public image through unquestioning flattery and praise [9][5]

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Early years

Akbar as a boy
Akbar as a boy

Akbar was born on October 15, 1542, at the Rajput Fortress of Amarkot in Sind where the Mughal Emperor Humayun and his recently wedded wife, Hamida Banu Begum were taking refuge. Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India Sindh ( Sindhī: سنڌ Urdu: سندھ is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of Soon they were transferred to Princely State of Rewa (in present day Madhya Pradesh) where Akbar grew up in village of Mukundpur. Rewa was a Princely state of India surrounding its eponymous capital the town of Rewa. Akbar and prince Ram Singh who later became Maharaja of Rewa grew up together and stayed close friends through life.

In 1547, Humayun had been driven into exile, following decisive battles, by the Afghan leader Sher Shah. Exile means to be away from one's home (ie city state or country while either being explicitly refused permission to return and/or being threatened by prison or death upon return The Demographics of Afghanistan are ethnically and linguistically mixed Sher Shah Suri (1486 Sasaram &ndash May 22, 1545 Kalinjar) ( - Šīr Šāh Sūrī) also known as Farid Khan or [10] Akbar did not go to Persia with his parents, and instead was raised for a time by his uncle Askari and his wife in the rugged country of Afghanistan rather than in the splendour of the Persian court. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The Persian Empire was a series of Iranian empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau, the original Persian homeland and beyond in Western Asia He spent his youth learning to hunt, run and fight, but he never learned to read or write, the sole exception in Babur's line. [11] Nonetheless, Akbar matured into a well-informed ruler, with refined tastes in the arts, architecture and music, a love for literature, and a breadth of vision that tolerated other opinions.

Following the chaos over the succession of Islam Shah (Sher Shah's son), Humayun reconquered Delhi in 1555, leading an army partly provided by his Persian ally Shah Tahmasp. Islam Shah Suri was the second ruler of Sur dynasty. Islam Shah Suri's real name was Jalal Khan and he was son of Sher Shah Suri. Tahmasp I ( 3 March, 1514-1576 was an influential Shah of Persia of the Safavid Dynasty Months later, Humayun died from an accident falling down the stairs of his library (probably Feb 9, one of the ascension dates for Akbar; Gregorian date Feb 19). Bairam Khan cleverly concealed the report of Humayun's death in order to prepare for Akbar's accession to the throne. Bairam Khan also Bayram Khan ( بيرام خان) (died 1561 was a powerful Turcoman noble and regent of eastern Anatolian and Azerbaijani Akbar succeeded his father on February 14, 1556 Gregorian Feb 24, while in the midst of a war against Sikandar Shah for the reclamation of the Mughal throne. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Sikandar Shah (1358-1390 was a Sultan of Bengal. He was the eldest son and successor of Shamsuddin Iliyas Shah Sikandar Shah ascended the throne in 1358 and ruled Here, in Kalanaur (Gurdaspur, Punjab) the 13 year old Akbar donned a golden robe and Dark Tiara and sat on a newly constructed platform, which still stands,[12] and was proclaimed Shahanshah (Persian for "King of Kings"). Gurdaspur is a city in the state of Punjab, situated in the North-West part of the Republic of India. Punjab ( ਪੰਜਾਬ پنجاب, पंजाब پنجاب also Panjab (پنجاب meaning "Land of the Five Rivers") (c The mosque built at the time of Akbar can still be seen and the place where he prayed can be visited. A "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller privately owned mosque and the larger

Early conquests

Mughal empire under Akbar.
Mughal empire under Akbar.
Silver coin of Akbar
Silver coin of Akbar

Akbar decided early in his reign that he should eliminate the threat of Sher Shah's dynasty, and decided to lead an army against the strongest of the three, Sikandar Shah Suri, in the Punjab. Sher Shah Suri (1486 Sasaram &ndash May 22, 1545 Kalinjar) ( - Šīr Šāh Sūrī) also known as Farid Khan or Sikandar Shah Suri was the sixth ruler of Sur dynasty. Sikandar Shah Suri's real name was Ahmad Khan Punjab ( ਪੰਜਾਬ پنجاب, पंजाब پنجاب also Panjab (پنجاب meaning "Land of the Five Rivers") (c He left Delhi under the regency of Tardi Baig Khan. Tardi Beg was a military commander in the 16th century in Mughal India.

Sikandar Shah Suri presented no major concern for Akbar, and often withdrew from territory as Akbar approached. Sikandar Shah Suri was the sixth ruler of Sur dynasty. Sikandar Shah Suri's real name was Ahmad Khan However, back in Delhi Hemu, a Hindu warrior, also known as Hemu Vikramaditya, captured Agra and then Delhi on 6th October, 1556 and declared himself as Emperor of India. Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, also known as Hemachandra Bhargava or simply Hemu ( Hindi: सम्राट हेम चंद्र Tardi Beg Khan promptly fled the city. Tardi Beg was a military commander in the 16th century in Mughal India. Hemu Vikramaditya, who during three years from Oct. 1553 to Oct 1556, had won 22 successive battles appointed himself not only ruler, or Raja Vikramaditya, but re-established Hindu Kingdom and Vikramaditya Dynasty in Delhi.

News of the capitulation of Delhi spread quickly to Akbar, and he was advised to withdraw to Kabul, which was relatively secure. } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with But urged by Bairam Khan, Akbar marched on Delhi to reclaim it. To bolster troop morale, he ordered that someone should "prepare fireworks as a treat for the soldiers" and "make an image of Hemu, fill it with gunpowder, and set it on fire". A firework is classified as a low explosive pyrotechnic device used primarily for aesthetic and entertainment purposes Tardi Beg and his retreating troops joined the march, and also urged Akbar to retreat to Kabul, but he refused again. Later, Bairam Khan had the former regent executed for cowardice, though Abul Fazl and Jahangir both record that they believed that Bairam Khan was merely using the retreat from Delhi as an excuse to eliminate a rival. Shaikh Abu al-Fazl ibn Mubarak ( Persian:ابو الفضل also known as Abu'l-Fazl, Abu'l Fadl and Abu'l-Fadl 'Allami ( January 14 Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20

On November 5, 1556 Akbar's army defeated the more numerous forces of Hemu Vikramaditya at the Second Battle of Panipat, 50 miles north of Delhi, thanks to a chance arrow into Hemu's eye. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chander Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, and the army of Mughal emperor Hemu was brought to Akbar unconscious, and was beheaded. Some sources say that it was Bairam Khan who killed Hemu, but Akbar certainly used the term Ghazi, warrior for the faith, a term used by both Babur, his grandfather, and Timur when fighting Hindus in India. Bairam Khan also Bayram Khan ( بيرام خان) (died 1561 was a powerful Turcoman noble and regent of eastern Anatolian and Azerbaijani Ghazw or Ghazah (plural ghazawāt) (غزو was originally an Arabic term referring to the battles in which the Islamic prophet Muhammad personally Babur ( February 14 1483 - December 26 1530) was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who following a series of setbacks Timur also written Emir Timur or Amir Temur ( Chagatai: تیمور - Tēmōr " Iron " (1336 – 19 February 1405 among A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Akbar, in order to become a Ghazi (a slayer of kaffir – infidel), had cut Raja Hemchandra Vikramditya into pieces. Hemu's head was sent to Kabul and hung outside Delhi Darwaza, while his torso was hung outside Purana Qila, opposite present day Pragati Maidan in Delhi. } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with Torso is an anatomical term for the central part of the many animal bodies (including that of the human from which extend the neck and limbs Purana Qila literally 'old fort' stands on an ancient mound Excavations near its eastern wall reveal that the site has been continuously occupied since 1000 BC Pragati Maidan ( Hindi:प्रगती मैदान literally "progress grounds" is a venue for large exhibitions in New Delhi. Acting out as a Ghazi ("victor") Akbar constructed a victory pillar made from the heads of the captured/surrendered army of Raja Hemchandra Vikramaditiya and rebellious soldiers, just like Babur did. Pictures of such towers are displayed in National Museum, New Delhi and Panipat Museum in Haryana. A national museum is a Museum maintained by a Nation. List of national museums Australia Australian National Aviation Museum New Delhi (नई दिल्ली ਨਵੀਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ نئی دلی is the Capital city of India.

The victory also left Akbar with over 1,500 war elephants which he used to re-engage Sikandar Shah at the siege of Mankot. A war elephant is an Elephant trained and guided by humans for combat Sikandar surrendered and so was spared death, and lived the last remaining two years of his life on a large estate granted to him by Akbar. In 1557 the only other threat to Akbar's rule, Adil Shah, brother of Sikandar, died during a battle in Bengal. Etymology and ethnology The exact origin of the word Bangla or Bengal is unknown though it is believed to be derived from the Dravidian-speaking tribe Bang Thus, by the time Akbar was 15 his rule over Hindustan was secured.

Bairam Khan

Akbar hunting with cheetahs, c. 1602
Akbar hunting with cheetahs, c. The Asiatic Cheetah ("cheetah" from Hindi चीता cītā derived from Sanskrit word chitraka meaning "speckled" ( Acinonyx 1602

Akbar was only 13 years old when he became emperor, and so his general ruled on his behalf until he came of age. The regency belonged to Bairam Khan, a Shia Afghan noble born in Badakhshan who successfully dealt with pretenders to the throne and improved the discipline of the Mughal armies. Bairam Khan also Bayram Khan ( بيرام خان) (died 1561 was a powerful Turcoman noble and regent of eastern Anatolian and Azerbaijani A pretender is a claimant to an abolished throne or to a throne already occupied by somebody else He ensured power was centralised and was able to expand the empires boundaries with orders from the capital. These moves helped to consolidate Mughal power in the newly recovered empire.

Respect for Bairam's regency was not, however, universal. There were many people plotting his demise in order to assume the apparent absolute rule they saw in him. Much was written, critically, of his religion. The majority of the early court were Sunni Muslims, and Bairam's Shia'ism was disliked. Bairam knew about this, and perhaps even to spite that, appointed a Shia Sheikh, Gadai to become the Administrator General, one of the more important roles in the empire. Kamboj or Kambohs ( Urdu: کمبوہ) are tribes of the Punjab region, said to be the modern representatives of the ancient Kambojas Further Bairam lived a rather opulent lifestyle, which appeared to be even more excessive than that of Akbar.

The most serious of those opposed to Bairam was Maham Anga, Akbar's aunt, chief nurse and mother of his foster brother, Adham Khan. Maham Anga (d1562 was the wet nurse of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Adham Khan was a general of Akbar. He was the younger son of Maham Anga, he thus became the foster brother of Akbar Maham was both shrewd and manipulative and hoped to rule herself by proxy through her son. In March 1560 the pair of them urged Akbar to visit them in Delhi, leaving Bairam in the capital, Agra. Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, While in Delhi Akbar was bombarded by people who told him he was now ready to take full control of the empire and to dismiss Bairam. He was persuaded to fund an excursion for Bairam to go on Hajj to Mecca, which was to act, essentially, as a form of ostracism. The Hajj (حج is a pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah It is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored Bairam was shocked at the news from Delhi, but was loyal to Akbar, and despite Akbar's refusal to even meet with the General, refused the suggestions by some of his commanders to march on Delhi and "rescue" Akbar.

Bairam left for Mecca, but was quickly met by an army sent by Adham Khan, approved by Akbar, which was sent to "escort" him from the Mughal territories. Bairam saw this as the last straw, and led an attack on the army, but was captured and sent as a rebel back to Akbar to be sentenced. Bairam Khan, whose military genius had seen the Mughals regain their lands in India, who had served both Humayun and Akbar loyally, and laid the foundation for a strong empire, was now before the emperor as a prisoner. Maham Anga urged Akbar to execute Bairam, but Akbar refused. Maham Anga (d1562 was the wet nurse of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Instead, in defiance of Anga, he laid down full honours to the General, and gave him robes of honour, and agreed to fund him a proper Hajj excursion. However, shortly after Bairam Khan's Hajj journey got underway, just before he reached the port city of Khambhat he was killed by an Afghan assassin whose father had been killed five years ago in a battle led by Bairam. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Khambhat, formerly known as Cambay, is a city and a Municipality in Anand district Bairam died on January 31, 1561. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

The reign of Akbar

Jodhabai
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Akbar
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Akbar and Tansen, visit Swami Haridas at Vrindavan, a painting c. 1750
Akbar and Tansen, visit Swami Haridas at Vrindavan, a painting c. Mariam uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba (often shortened to Mariam-uz-Zamani) née Rajkumari Hira Kunwari Sahiba alias Harkha Bai ( October 1, 1542 - 1622 was Tansen or Miyan Tansen or Ramtanu Pandey (1493 or 1506 &ndash 1586 or 1589 is considered among the greatest composer-musicians in Hindustani classical music Swami Haridas was a spiritual poet and musician. Credited with a large body of devotional compositions especially in the Dhrupad style he is also the founder of Vrindavan (alternate spellings Vrindaban or Brindavan) or Vraj in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India is a town on 1750
Painting of Akbar the Great with Jesuits at his court, by Nar Singh, 1605
Painting of Akbar the Great with Jesuits at his court, by Nar Singh, 1605

While previous Muslim rulers, in particular the Mughal founder Babur, restricted freedom of worship for Hindus and other religious groups under their direct domain, Akbar actively encouraged members of the varying religious groups to enter his government. The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order Babur ( February 14 1483 - December 26 1530) was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who following a series of setbacks A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical Once Akbar visited Amber and there he fell in love with Jodhaa Bai, the Princess of Amber. Mariam uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba (often shortened to Mariam-uz-Zamani) née Rajkumari Hira Kunwari Sahiba alias Harkha Bai ( October 1, 1542 - 1622 was In the most critical instance, he persuaded the Kacchwaha Rajput, Raja Bharmal, of Amber (modern day Jaipur) into a matrimonial alliance, and married Raja Barmal's daughter Jodhaa Bai that proved to be a turning point in the history of the Mughal empire, as this was the first instance of royal matrimony between Hindu and Islamic monarchs in India. Sub-clans Overall sub-clans of the Kachwaha number around 71 Prominent sub-clans of the Kachhawa clan include Rajawat, Shekhawat, Sheobramhpota Ancestry and accession Bharmal was born in c1491 at Amber He was the fourth son of Raja Prithviraj or Prithvi Singh I of Amber (r Amber was a city of Rajasthan state, India, it is now part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation Jaipur ( Hindi: जयपुर also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country

Other Rajput kingdoms soon established matrimonial alliances with the Emperor of Delhi. The law of Hindu succession has always been patrimonial, so the Hindu linage was not threatened in marrying their princesses for political gain. Two major Rajput clans remained against him, the Sisodiyas of Mewar and Hadas (Chauhans) of Ranthambore. The Sisodia (also known as Sesodia or Shishodia or Shishodya or Sisodya or Sisodhya) are a Rajput clan who ruled the kingdom Geography The northern part of Mewar is a gently sloping plain drained by the Bedach & Banas River and its tributaries which empty northwest into the Chambal River For the Tibetan ceremonial scarf see Khata. For the Mongolian activist see Hada (activist. Origins According to the Rajput bards Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. The Rajputs were of the Hindu warrior caste, the Kshatriyas, who, like the Afghans took opium prior to battle to invoke the god of war and vanquish fear of death. Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय kṣatriya from क्षत्र kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders in Hinduism Opium is a Narcotic formed from the Latex (ie sap released by lacerating (or "scoring" the immature seed pods of opium poppies ( Death is the termination of the biological functions that define living Organisms It refers both to a specific Entering into alliance with these kingdoms enabled Akbar to extend the border of his Empire to far off regions, and the Rajputs became the strongest allies of the Mughals. Rajput soldiers fought for the Mughal empire for the next 130 years till its collapse following the death of Aurangzeb.

In another turning point of Akbar's reign, Raja Man Singh I of Amber went with Akbar to meet the Hada leader, Surjan Hada, to effect an alliance. Raja Shri Man Singh Ji Saheb ( Man Singh I) (May 9 1540- July 61614 was the Kacchwaha Rajah Saheb of Amber, a state later known as Jaipur. Surjan grudgingly accepted an alliance on the condition that Akbar did not marry any of his daughters. Surjan later moved his residence to Banaras. Varanasi ( Sanskrit: वाराणसी Vārāṇasī, pronunciation) also commonly known as Benares ( or Banaras (बनारस

However, Maharana Pratap of Mewar declined to accept Akbar's suzerainty and till the end was opposed to Akbar. Geography The northern part of Mewar is a gently sloping plain drained by the Bedach & Banas River and its tributaries which empty northwest into the Chambal River

Akbar is recorded as saying "A monarch should be ever intent on conquest, lest his neighbours rise in arms against him", and he went on to expand the Mughal empire to include Malwa (1562), Gujarat (1572), Bengal (1574), Kabul (1581), Kashmir (1586), and Kandesh (1601), among others. Gujarat (ગુજરાત Gujǎrāt, pronounced) is a state in western India. Etymology and ethnology The exact origin of the word Bangla or Bengal is unknown though it is believed to be derived from the Dravidian-speaking tribe Bang } Kābul ( Persian and Pashto: کابل, IPA:) is the Capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with This article is about the geographical region of greater Kashmir Khandesh (Marathi खानदेश is a region of central India, which forms the northwestern portion of Maharashtra state Akbar installed a governor over each of the conquered provinces, under his authority.

Akbar did not want to have his court tied too closely to the city of Delhi. Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population He ordered the court moved to Fatehpur Sikri, near Agra, but when this site proved untenable, he set up a roaming camp that let him keep a close eye on what was happening throughout the empire. See also Mughal architecture Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपूर सिकरी فتحپور سیکری is a city and a Municipal board in Agra Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, He developed and encouraged commerce, in part by abolishing religious restrictions on the conduct of business between Muslims and Hindus. Commerce is a division of trade or production which deals with the exchange of goods and services from producer to final consumer

Akbar's tax reforms were especially noteworthy, and formed the basis of the Mughal Empire's immense wealth in succeeding generations. His officials prepared a detailed and accurate cadaster (land register) noting each land parcel's soil quality, water access, etc. , and so assessed their value, taking account of prevailing prices for various crops in each region. This was a distinct improvement on earlier land tax systems, including the Egyptian and Roman ones, which had levied land taxes as an in-kind share of the harvest. By making taxes reflect the value of the land rather than the harvest, this stimulated both investment in improvements and more productive use of the land. Akbar abolished the pilgrimage tax to be paid by Hindu pilgrims to bring about equality amongst the subject he ruled. Akbar also abolished the jizyah (tax paid by non-Muslims for their protection against invaders), and gave strict orders to prevent extortion by tax collectors. The economic effect was such that the revered Qing emperor Kang Xi adopted similar measures a century later in China, with similar success. Not to be confused with Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty of Imperial China

Diwan-i-Khas – Hall of Private Audience
Diwan-i-Khas – Hall of Private Audience

Fatehpur Sikri

Main article: Fatehpur Sikri

Starting in 1571, Akbar built a walled capital called Fatehpur Sikri (Fatehpur means "town of victory") near Agra. See also Mughal architecture Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपूर सिकरी فتحپور سیکری is a city and a Municipal board in Agra See also Mughal architecture Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपूर सिकरी فتحپور سیکری is a city and a Municipal board in Agra Palaces for each of Akbar's senior queens, a huge artificial lake, and sumptuous water-filled courtyards were built there. However, the city was soon abandoned and the capital was moved to Lahore in 1585. ( lahor is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. The reason may have been that the water supply in Fatehpur Sikri was insufficient or of poor quality. Or, as some historians believe, Akbar had to attend to the northwest areas of his empire and therefore moved his capital northwest.

Jahangir (l) and Akbar (r).
Jahangir (l) and Akbar (r). Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20

In 1599, Akbar shifted his capital back to Agra from where he reigned until his death.

Navratnas, the nine jewels in Akbar's court

Main article: Nine courtiers of King Akbar

Akbar's Tomb

Tomb of Akbar the Great
Tomb of Akbar the Great

Akbar's Tomb is situated at Sikandra, Agra, abour 8 km from the city of Agra. The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, The site was chosen by Akbar himself, and construction commenced in 1600, following the Tartary tradition of constructing one's tomb during one's lifetime, after his death in 1605, his son Jahangir completed the construction in 1613. Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20

Personality

Akbar on an elephant
Akbar on an elephant
The court of Akbar, an illustration from Akbarnama
The court of Akbar, an illustration from Akbarnama

Akbar is said to be a benevolent and wise ruler, a man of new ideas, and a sound judge of character. The Akbarnāma (اکبر نامہ which literally means Book of Akbar, is a biographical account of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor written in Persian His son and heir, Jahangir, in his memoirs, wrote effusive praise of Akbar's character, and dozens of anecdotes to illustrate his virtues. [13]

According to Jehangir, Akbar's complexion was like the yellow of wheat, Portuguese who visited his court described him as plainly white. Akbar was tall, broad shouldered, strongly built with long arms and hands. Once on his way back from Malwa to Agra, Akbar rode alone in advance of his escort and suddenly found himself in-front of a fierce tigress who along with her cubs came out from the shrubbery across his path. The tigress, intent on protecting her cubs, charged the young emperor (Akbar was only 19 at that time). Displaying immense intrepidity, cold blooded courage and sure-sightedness, Akbar brought the raging tigress down in a single blow of his sword. His approaching attendants found the emperor standing quietly by the side of slaughtered beast. [14]

In yet another instance of Akbar's courage and strength, Bihari Mal (a prince of Rajput state Amber), his son, grandson and few retainers were paying Akbar a visit at an imperial camp near De ma ka loda SALAelephants). Jaipur ( Hindi: जयपुर also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. Visiting Rajputs watched in utter amazement and respect as the young man conquered the elephant by making it kneel down. He sprang from the back of the elephant and cordially greeted the visitors (who now recognized him as the emperor Akbar)[14] (This incident was also portrayed in the recent bollywood movie 'Jodhaa Akbar' although certain liberties were taken from the original event for the sake of the script).

Abul Fazal, and even the hostile critic Badayuni, described him as having a commanding personality. Shaikh Abu al-Fazl ibn Mubarak ( Persian:ابو الفضل also known as Abu'l-Fazl, Abu'l Fadl and Abu'l-Fadl 'Allami ( January 14 He was fearless in chase and in the battle field, and, "like Alexander of Macedon, was always ready to risk his life, regardless of political consequences". Alexander of Macedon may refer to Alexander I of Macedon (d 454 BC ruled from 498-454 BC Alexander II of Macedon (d He often plunged on his horse into the flooded river during the rainy seasons and safely crossed it. He rarely indulged in cruelty and is said to have been affectionate towards his relatives. He pardoned his brother Hakim, who was a repented rebel. But on rare occasions, he dealt cruelly with offenders, such as his maternal uncle Muazzam and his foster-brother Adham Khan.

He is said to have been extremely moderate in his diet. Ain-e-Akbari mentions that during his travels and also while at home, Akbar drank water from the Ganga river, which he called ‘the water of immortality’. The Ain-i-Akbari or the "Institutes of Akbar" is a 16th century detailed document recording the administration of emperor Akbar 's empire written by his Vizier The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent Special people were stationed at Sorun and later Haridwar to dispatch water, in sealed jars, to wherever he was stationed [15]. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Haridwar (also spelled Hardwar Hindi: हरिद्वार भारत) is a holy city and According to Jahangir's memoirs, he was fond of fruits and had little liking for meat, which he stopped eating in his later years. Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20 Akbar repealed the jizya and the pilgrimage tax levied on Hindus. Under Islamic law, jizya or jizyah (جزْية ʤɪzjæh Ottoman Turkish: cizye both derived from Pahlavi and ultimately from Aramaic He was more religiously tolerant than many of the Muslim rulers after him. Jahangir wrote: "As in the wide expanse of the Divine compassion there is room for all classes and the followers of all creeds, so. . . in his dominions, . . . there was room for the professors of opposite religions, and for beliefs good and bad, and the road to altercation was closed. Sunnis and Shias met in one mosque, and Franks and Jews in one church, and observed their own forms of worship. "[13]

To defend his stance that speech arose from hearing, he carried out a Language deprivation experiment, and had children raised in isolation, not allowed to be spoken to, and pointed out that as they grew older, they remained mute. Language deprivation experiments have been attempted several times through history isolating infants from the normal use of spoken or signed Language in an attempt to discover [16]

Akbar, the third generation Mughal emperor who lived from 1542–1605 A. D, has been extolled as the greatest of all Moghals, righteous in deed and noble in character.

Relation with Hindus

Hindu Temples Saved

Akbar sent a golden umbrella for an idol which was destroyed. He also allowed conversion of a mosque into Hindu temple at Kurukshetra. This temple had previously been destroyed and converted into a mosque. [17]. Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, does not credit Akbar for saving the temple instead gives credit to the "infidels" for building their own temple by demolishing the mosque. Imam-e-Rabbani Mujaddid Alf Sani Shaykh Ahmad al-Farooqi Sirhindi (~1564&ndash1624 commonly renowned as Mujaddid Alf Sani was an Indian Islamic scholar [18]

Hindu Temples Destroyed

Contrary to popular belief Akbar, continued the policy of Babur and Humayun in the destruction of Hindu temples. Babur ( February 14 1483 - December 26 1530) was a Muslim conqueror from Central Asia who following a series of setbacks Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of A Hindu ( Devanagari: हिन्दू is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, a set of religious, Philosophical It is recorded by Bayazid Biyat, personal attendant of Humayun, that Akbar gave two villages for the upkeep of a mosque and a Madrasa which was setup by destroying a Hindu temple, this was done under the supervision of 'Todar Mal' who was highly regarded Hindu minister (vizir) of Akbar. Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of "Madrasa" and "Medrese" redirect here For the village in Azerbaijan see Mədrəsə. [17].

Akbar's army was responsible for demolition of rich Hindu temples which had gold idols in the Doab region between Ganga and Yamuna. The Ganges (ˈgænʤiːz also Ganga, Devanāgarī: hi गंगा in most Indian languages) is the major river in the Indian subcontinent For the goddess of the river who is sometimes called Yamuna see Yami The Yamuna (Sanskrit यमुना [17]

Historian Abd al-Qadir Badauni records that during Akbar's reign at Nagarkot, near Kangra, 200 cows were slaughtered, numerous Hindus killed and a temple was demolished. [17]

On the 1st Rajab 990 [AD 1582] Akbar's forces encamped by a field of maize near Nagarkot. The fortress (hissãr) of Bhîm, which has an idol temple of Mahãmãî, and in which none but her servants dwelt, was taken by the valour of the assailants at the first assault. A party of Rajpûts, who had resolved to die, fought most desperately till they were all cut down. A number of Brãhmans who for many years had served the temple, never gave one thought to flight, and were killed. Nearly 200 black cows belonging to Hindûs had, during the struggle, crowded together for shelter in the temple. Some savage Turks, while the arrows and bullets were falling like rain, killed those cows. They then took off their boots and filled them with the blood and cast it upon the roof and walls of the temple. [19]

During the third siege of Chittor many temples were destroyed. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in The shrine of Moinuddin Chisti in Ajmer was presented brass candlesticks by Akbar which were taken after the destruction of Kalika temple by Akbar during the third siege of Chittor. This article is about a city in central Rajasthan, for the historical region see Ajmer region. [20]

Jihad Against Hindu Kings

Akbar waged a holy war (Jihad) against Rana Pratap. Jihad (جهاد ʤɪhæːd an Islamic term, is a religious duty of Muslims. Abd al-Qadir Badauni who was then one of Akbar's court chaplains or imams, states that he sought an interview with the emperor when the royal troops were marching against Rana Pratap in 1576, begging leave of absence for "the privilege of joining the campaign to soak his Islamic beard in Hindu infidel blood". Akbar was so pleased at the expression of allegiance to his person and to the Islamic idea of Jihad that he bestowed a handful of gold coins on Badaoni as a token of his pleasure. [21]

At first the Emperor said: “Why he has just been appointed one of the Court-Imáms, how can he go?” Naqíb Khán represented that I had a very strong desire to take part in a holy war. So the Emperor sent for me, and asked me: “Are you in earnest?” I answered: “Yes. ” Then he said, “For what reason?” I humbly replied: “I have the presumption to desire to dye these black mustachios and beard in infidel blood through loyalty to your Majesty's person:— . . . . . And when I put out my hand towards the couch in order to kiss his foot, he withdrew it; but, just as I was going out of the audience chamber, he called me back, and filling both his hands he presented me with a sum of 56 ashrafí, and bid me farewell.

During the siege of Chittor, 8000 rajputs had remained inside the fort to defend various temples after the cavalry sallied out to meet Akbar's army in the plain below. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India These 8000 died fighting to the last man in defence of Hindu temples when Akbar's army stormed the fort and attacked the temples. In addition their were 30,000 plus Hindu peasants inside the fort who were unarmed and massacred in cold blood by Akbar's forces[22] by Akbar's order on Feb. 24, 1568 CE. Carthaginian on gaining the Battle of Cannae measured his success by bushels of rings taken from the fingers of equestrian roman soldiers and similarly Akbar measured his by the quantity of cordons of distinction collected from the fallen rajput soldiers and other civilians of Chittor, which amounted to seventy four and half man by weight. Carthage (Καρχηδών Karkhēdōn, Carthago from the Phoenician קרת חדשת phn-Latn Qart-ḥadašt meaning new town) refers For the 11th century battle in the Byzantine conquest of the Mezzogiorno, see Battle of Cannae (1018. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in To eternise the memory of this deed the number 74. 5 is accursed and marked on a banker's letter in Rajasthan it is the strongest of seals, for "the sin of the sack of Chittor" is invoked on him who violates a letter under the safeguard of this mysterious number. Rājasthān ( Devanāgarī: राजस्थान raːdʒəst̪ʰaːn is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in [23]

Akbar celebrated the victory over Chittor and Ranathambore by laying the foundation of a new city, 23 miles W. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in Ranthambore Fort is a formidable fort and has been a focal point of historical developments of Rajasthan. S. W of Agra in 1569. Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, It was called Fatehpur Sikri (city of victory). See also Mughal architecture Fatehpur Sikri (फतेहपूर सिकरी فتحپور سیکری is a city and a Municipal board in Agra [24]

Impression of Hindus about Akbar

Akbar forced many Hindus to convert to Islam against their will [25] and also changed the name of some of their holy places to Islamic ones an example being the changing of Prayag to Allahabad. Allahabad ( Hindi: इलाहाबाद Urdu: الہ آباد Ilāhābād) is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar Allahabad ( Hindi: इलाहाबाद Urdu: الہ آباد Ilāhābād) is a city in the north Indian state of Uttar [26]

During Akbar's reign Hindus in Lahore were forced to wear patches of different colours on their shoulders or sleeves so that they could be identified. [27] Such practice was also employed by Nazis where they forced Jews to wear yellow patches for easy targeting. Nazism, which was a short name for National Socialism (Nationalsozialismus refers primarily to the Ideology and practices of the National Socialist German PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ [28]

Consequently Hindus did not hold Akbar or his Hindu generals in high regard. Akbar's general Man Singh built Vishwanath temple with the emperor's permission. Hindus boycotted this temple because Man Singh's family had marital relations with the mughals. [29] Akbar's Hindu generals could not construct temples without emperor's permission. In Bengal Man Singh started the construction of a temple but Akbar ordered him to convert it into a mosque [30]

Gate of the Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra, Agra, 1795
Gate of the Akbar's mausoleum at Sikandra, Agra, 1795

The contempt for Akbar came to the fore when Hindu peasant community leader, Raja Ram, tried to ransack Akbar’s mausoleum at Sikandra, Agra. The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, The Tomb of Akbar the Great is the an important architectural masterpiece set in 48 Ha (119 acres of grounds in Sikandra a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, But his attempt was foiled by the local faujdar, Mir Abul Fazl. After a short while, Raja Ram reappeared at Sikandara and taking advantage of the delay in coming of Shaista Khan, the governor-designate of Agra, he attacked and plundered Akbar’s mausoleum and carried away the precious articles of gold and silver, carpets, lamps etc. Akbar redirects here For other uses see Akbar (disambiguation Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar ( Jalāl ud-Dīn Muhammad Akbar and destroyed what he could not carry.

According to Niccolao Manucci Rajaram and his men dragged out the bones of Akbar, threw them angrily into fire and burnt them. Niccolao Manucci (1639&ndash1717 was an Italian writer and traveller [31]

Not getting a proper burial and especially cremation is considered very bad treatment for a departed Muslim.

Relation With Other Muslims

In 1567 Akbar had the grave of Mir Murtaza Sharifi Shirazi exhumed because of its proximity to the grave of Amir Khusrau in Delhi on the argument that a 'heretic' (since Mir was a Shia) could not be buried so close to the grave of a Sunni saint. Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn al-Dīn Khusrow ( Hindi: hi अबुल हसन यमीनुद्दीन ख़ुसरो (1253-1325 CE better known as Amīr Khusrow Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam. Sunni Islam is also referred to as Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jamā‘h (Arabic [32]

Akbar suppressed Mahdavi's quite brutally in 1573 during his campaign in Gujarat. Mahdavia or Mahdawis is a religious movement in Islam started by Syed Mohammad Jaunpuri ( 1443 – 1505 CE who was an Indian Leading Mahdavi divine Miyan Mustafa Bandagi was arrested and brought in chains to the court and was later executed. Mahdavia or Mahdawis is a religious movement in Islam started by Syed Mohammad Jaunpuri ( 1443 – 1505 CE who was an Indian [32]

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Notes

  1. ^ Jalal-ud-din Mohammed Akbar Biography. The Mughal Empire was the dominant power in the Indian subcontinent between the mid-16th century and the end of the 17th century This is a list of people whose names in English are commonly appended with the phrase " the Great " or who were called that or an equivalent phrase in their own The Akbarnāma (اکبر نامہ which literally means Book of Akbar, is a biographical account of Akbar, the third Mughal emperor written in Persian The Tutinama, or Tales of a Parrot, is a 14th Century Iranian series of 51 stories in a similar vein to The Book of One Thousand and One Nights Touch pieces are Coins and Medals that have attracted superstitious beliefs, such as those with 'holes' in them or those with particular designs BookRags. Retrieved on 2008-05-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne
  2. ^ Akbar. The South Asian. Retrieved on 2008-05-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne
  3. ^ Hoyland, J. S. ; Banerjee S. N. (1996). Commentary of Father Monserrate, S. J: On his journey to the court of Akbar, Asean Educational Services Published, 57. ISBN 8120608070.  
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Preceded by
Humayun		 Mughal Emperor
1556–1605		 Succeeded by
Jahangir
Persondata
NAME Akbar
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Akbar, Jalaluddin Muhammad (full name); Akbar, Jellaladin Muhammad (alternate form); Akbar, Celalettin Muhammad (alternate form); Akbar the Great (honorific); جلال الدین محمد اکب (Persian)
SHORT DESCRIPTION Mughal emperor
DATE OF BIRTH October 15, 1542(1542-10-15)
PLACE OF BIRTH Sindh, Pakistan
DATE OF DEATH October 27, 1605
PLACE OF DEATH Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Background Babur's decision to divide the territories of his empire between two of his sons was unusual in India but it had been a common Central Asian practice since the time of The Mughal Empire was the dominant power in the Indian subcontinent between the mid-16th century and the end of the 17th century Nuruddin Salim Jahangir (full title Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah Ghazi ''( September 20 Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Sindh ( Sindhī: سنڌ Urdu: سندھ is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Agra ( pronounced) (आगरा آگرا is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश اتر پردیش pronounced, Translation: Northern Province) referred to as '''U India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
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