Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 78
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171676227
Description
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.
THE CHARITAVALI SERIES
Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India.
The Charitavali Series presents the biographies of great Indian achievers from every field of endeavour. The Inspiring lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers and social reformers. The lives of pioneers of industry, great scientists and philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers and film stars, writers and sports people.
These biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the life, achievements and character of these legends. Full of fascinating stories and facts, written in an easy, story telling style, these biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
Contents
Family Tree of the Mughals
CHAPTER ONE
Young Akbar
CHAPTER TWO
The Empire Builder
CHAPTER THREE
The King
CHAPTER FOUR
Last Days
CHRONOLOGY
Headlines of Akbar
Bibliography