The Persian translation of the Mahabharata during Akbar’s reign was largely supervised by Faizi, the emperor’s Poet Laureate and the brother of Abul Fazl. This vast translation project, known as the ‘Razmnama’ (Book of Wars), was part of Akbar’s ambitious ...
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Hamida Banu Begum was the name of Emperor Akbar’s mother and the wife of Emperor Humayun. She met Humayun during his exile and married him in 1541. She later oversaw the construction of Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, earning her the ...
The state in the Rajputana region that proved difficult to conquer was Marwar, ruled by Maldeo Rathore. After his hard-fought and strategically deceptive victory over the Rathores at the Battle of Sumel (1544), Sher Shah exclaimed, “Alas, I almost lost ...
Emperor Jahangir made this statement, reflecting his profound and deeply personal passion for painting. His reign is considered the zenith of Mughal miniature painting. Jahangir was a true connoisseur who maintained a sophisticated imperial studio, fostering remarkable realism and naturalistic ...
Bairam Khan, Akbar’s powerful regent, fell from power in 1560 AD. His authority began to clash with Akbar’s desire for independent rule and the intrigues of the harem faction (Atka Khel). Following a brief rebellion, Akbar deposed him, marking the ...