Azeem-o-shaan Shahenshah

Presented by-:Manendra Shukla

Third emperor of the Mughal Third emperor of the Mughal EmpireEmpire

Born on 15Born on 15thth October,1542 October,1542 Succeeded his father Emperor Succeeded his father Emperor

Humayun in the year 1556, at the Humayun in the year 1556, at the age of 13 yearsage of 13 years

Ascended the throne in delhi at the Ascended the throne in delhi at the age of 13 years & 6 months.age of 13 years & 6 months.

Full Name – Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Full Name – Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammed Akbar IMuhammed Akbar I

Made significant contribution in the Made significant contribution in the field of Art.field of Art.

Religious Beliefs- Din-i-IlahiReligious Beliefs- Din-i-Ilahi

Full Name- Abu’l-Fath Jalal-ud-Din Full Name- Abu’l-Fath Jalal-ud-Din Muhammed Akbar I.Muhammed Akbar I.

Religious Belief – Din-i-Ilahi.Religious Belief – Din-i-Ilahi. He was an artisan, warrior, artist, He was an artisan, warrior, artist,

armourer, blacksmith, carpenter, armourer, blacksmith, carpenter, emperor, general, inventor, animal emperor, general, inventor, animal trainer, lace maker, technologist & trainer, lace maker, technologist & technician. technician.

Contributed to arts.Contributed to arts. Initiated a large collection of Initiated a large collection of

literature, including the literature, including the Akbar-namaAkbar-nama & the & the Ain-i-Akbari.Ain-i-Akbari.

A wise ruler & a sound judge of A wise ruler & a sound judge of charactercharacter..

Marriage proved to be a turning Marriage proved to be a turning point in the history of Mughal Empire.point in the history of Mughal Empire.

Always ready to risk his life, Always ready to risk his life, regardless of political consequences.regardless of political consequences.

First battle was against Sikandar First battle was against Sikandar Shah Suri of Punjab.Shah Suri of Punjab.

Died in 27Died in 27thth October,1605 October,1605 Also known for his Navratnas, the Also known for his Navratnas, the

nine jewels in Akbar’s Court.nine jewels in Akbar’s Court.

Navratnas were:Navratnas were: Abul-Fazel, his Grand VizierAbul-Fazel, his Grand Vizier Faizi, the poet laureateFaizi, the poet laureate Miyan Tansen, the musicianMiyan Tansen, the musician Birbal, the only person other than Birbal, the only person other than

Akbar who believed ion Din-i-Ilahi. Akbar who believed ion Din-i-Ilahi. His duties were mostly military & His duties were mostly military & administrativeadministrative

Raja Todar Mal, finance ministerRaja Todar Mal, finance minister Raja Man Singh, a trusted general in Raja Man Singh, a trusted general in

Akbar’s armyAkbar’s army Abdur Rahim Khan-I-Khana, poetAbdur Rahim Khan-I-Khana, poet Fakir Aziao Din, one of Akbar’s chief Fakir Aziao Din, one of Akbar’s chief

advisoradvisor Mullah Do Piaza, another chief Mullah Do Piaza, another chief

advisor.advisor.