Friday, April 10, 2009

AKBAR THE GREAT (1556-1605)

Jalaudin Mohammad Akbar was born October 15, in the year 1542 A.D. in the fort of Amarkot. Akbar extended this city along the western ban of the river which was enclosed by a day ditch and six lofty gateways for the defence and adornment of the city.
Akbar was declared the heir apparent of his family at the tender age of fourteen years only . He ascended the throne in 1556 at Kalanoor , under the able guidance of his teacher and general Bairam Khan . With the help of Bairam Khan. Akbar defeated the Afghans in the famous battle of panipat on 5th nov., 1556 A.D. in 1558 A.D.

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