Akbar: The Magnificent King

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This is the fascinating story of Akbar the Great. The true Indian king. Akbar was one of the greatest kings to rule in India. Becoming king at the young age of thirteen he reigned for forty nine magnificent years and laid the foundation of the fabulous Mughal Empire. Just as Akbar was a great conqueror, he was also an able administrator and an inspired leader of men. In a time when religious bigotry was an accepted norm, he was a tolerant and enlightened monarch. His glittering court was graced by some of the greatest talents of the land. Like the historian Abul Fazl, poet Faizi, the legendary singer Mian Tansen, generals like Raja Man Singh and Akbar’s friend and counselor Raja Birbal.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Subhadra Sen Gupta

Subhadra Sen Gupta is a well-known writer on Indian history and culture. Her books aim to capture the fascinating, vibrant and many hued aspects of the people, places and history of India. Her books include the popular Devalaya: Great Temples of India, Devi Devata: Gods & Goddesses of India, Tirtha: Holy Pilgrim Centres of the Hindus, Chaar Dhaam: A Guide to the Hindu Pilgrimages, Varanasi: A Pilgrimage to Light. And a collection of historical short stories, Waiting for Tansen.

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Title
Akbar: The Magnificent King
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Rupa & Co., 2002
ISBN
8171676227
Length
78p.
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