Architecture
During Akbar’s reign, many indigenous art styles were encouraged which led to the common use of sandstone. Akbar built a series of forts, the most famous was a fort of Agra and other forts are in Lahore and Allahabad. He built Fatehpur Sikri near Agra and many buildings of Gujarati and Bengali styles are found in this complex.
He built his own tomb at Sikandra which was completed by Jahangir. Also built was the temple of Govindadeva at Vrindavan and also Jahangir Mahal at Agra Fort. He also commissioned illustrations of several literary and religious texts and Baswan, Miskina and Jaswant attained great positions in his court. Historical works like Akbarnama also remained the main themes of Mughal paintings and the language of Persian became widespread during this time.
Akbar Biography- History, Reign and Religious Policy
Akbar, also known as Abu’l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar was one of the greatest rulers during the Mughal period. He was born on 15th October 1542 in Umarkot, presently in Pakistan, and died on 25th October 1605 in Agra. He was responsible for extending power over most of the Indian subcontinent and reigned from 1556 to 1605. Various measures were adopted by Akbar to win the loyalty of the Hindu population and other non-Muslim populations.
Akbar’s Biography
Table of Content
- Personal Details on Akbar
- Akbar History
- Akbar’s Religious Policy
- Akbar Reign
- Administrative System Under Akbar
- Land Revenue System
- Navratna of Akbar
Mughal Empire