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Uniform Title: Kaiser Akbar. English
Title: Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the Sixteenth Century
Alternate Title: Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the 16th Century
Credits: E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Garbe, Richard, 1857-1927
Translator: Robinson, Lydia Gillingham, 1875-
EBook No.: 14134
Published: Nov 23, 2004
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: Mogul Empire
Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Kaiser Akbar. English
Title: Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the Sixteenth Century
Alternate Title: Akbar, Emperor of India: A Picture of Life and Customs from the 16th Century
Credits: E-text prepared by Paul Murray, Asad Razzaki, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Garbe, Richard, 1857-1927
Translator: Robinson, Lydia Gillingham, 1875-
EBook No.: 14134
Published: Nov 23, 2004
Downloads: 198
Language: English
Subject: Mogul Empire
Subject: Akbar, Emperor of Hindustan, 1542-1605
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.