Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the Sixteenth Century

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garbe, Richard, 1857-1927

Contributor:

Robinson, Lydia Gillingham, 1875-

Standardized Title:

Kaiser Akbar. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the 16th Century

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the Sixteenth Century" by Dr. Richard von Garbe is a historical account detailing the life and reign of Akbar the Great during the 16th century. The book explores the sociopolitical landscape of India under Akbar's rule, highlighting several important aspects of his governance and cultural impact. Written in the early 20th century, it reflects the author's deep admiration for Akbar's visionary leadership, which promoted tolerance and peace among different religious groups. The narrative delves into Akbar's background, his ascension to the throne at a young age, and his development as a statesman known for his progressive policies. Von Garbe emphasizes Akbar's efforts to unify a diverse empire through religious tolerance and infrastructural reforms. The book recounts significant events, such as Akbar's relationship with the Rajputs, military conquests, administrative innovations, and his eventual spiritual evolution leading to the foundation of a new religion known as the Dīn i Ilāhī. Overall, the work serves not only as a biography of Akbar but also as a celebration of his legacy in fostering a more inclusive society in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-11-23