This book on Akbar from the pen of a distinguished author fills a serious gap in historical literature on India. Akbar was, undoubtedly, one of the most remarkable kings who ever lived and the present-day reader's interest is often whetted by tantalizing references to his uniquely successful mode of governing a multi-racial and multi-religious society. But if an interested person were to visit a library or bookshop, looking for worthwhile modern publications on ...
