Akbar

by André Wink

The greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he ruled for half a century, expanded the Mughal empire, and left behind a legacy to rival his infamous ancestors Chinggis Khan and Timur. Renowned for his attempts to integrate the diverse religious heritage of India, he was a true polymath who although illiterate was widely...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851686053
• ISBN13: 9781851686056
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Oneworld Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"