When was Akbar born and died?

Written By: Akbar, in full Abū al-Fatḥ Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Akbar, (born October 15?, 1542, Umarkot [now in Sindh province, Pakistan]—died c. October 25, 1605, Agra, India), the greatest of the Mughal emperors of India. He reigned from 1556 to 1605 and extended Mughal power over most of the Indian subcontinent.

Was Akbar a good general?

Akbar was a warrior, emperor, general, animal trainer (reputedly keeping thousands of hunting cheetahs during his reign and training many himself), and theologian. Believed to be dyslexic, he was read to everyday and had a remarkable memory. Akbar was said to have been a wise emperor and a sound judge of character.

How did Akbar go on Hajj?

In October 1576 Akbar sent a delegation including members of his family, including his aunt Gulbadan Begum and his consort Salima, on Hajj by two ships from Surat including an Ottoman vessel, which reached the port of Jeddah in 1577 and then proceeded towards Mecca and Medina.

Where was Akbar brought up in Afghanistan?

During the extended period of Humayun’s exile, Akbar was brought up in Kabul by the extended family of his paternal uncles, Kamran Mirza and Askari Mirza, and his aunts, in particular Kamran Mirza’s wife.

Who was Raja Bharmal in Akbar’s court?

The Kacchwaha Rajput, Raja Bharmal, of the small kingdom of Amer, who had come to Akbar’s court shortly after the latter’s accession, entered into an alliance by giving his daughter in marriage to the emperor.

What did Akbar the Great do for India?

Akbar the Great (Oct. 15, 1542–Oct. 27, 1605) was a 16th-century Mughal (Indian) emperor famed for his religious tolerance, empire-building, and patronage of the arts. Died: Oct. 27, 1605 in Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India)

How did Akbar take over Ajmer?

In 1558, Akbar took possession of Ajmer, the aperture to Rajputana, after the defeat and flight of its Muslim ruler. The Mughals had also besieged and defeated the Sur forces in control of Gwalior Fort, the greatest stronghold north of the Narmada river.