What is the significance of Akbar in the history of India?

Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar(b.1542 d.1605) was the son of Emperor Humayun and Hamida Banu Begum.He was the first Mughal emperor to be born in India.His accession to the throne was totally unpredictable.But still he firmed his grasp on the Newly-Recovering Mughal Empire with the help of his regent Bairam Khan.After the Second Battle of Panipat in 1542,Akbar became more confidant as a ruler.Later he dismissed Bairam Khan.

Akbar curved out two policies-

1.Central Administration

2.Matrimonial Alliances

             Akbar always centralised the power within the Emperor.He called himself-''Zin-i-Ilahi'' or the shadow of Allah. He was an able administrator and also a brave soldier.Apart from this,he was a great patron of literature,art & architecture.As examplified by,the ''nine-gems'' or the navaratnas in his court.Also he built the whole city of Fatehpur Sikri and its' interior exquisite palaces,like,Panch Mahal,Jodha Bai's Palace,etc---that emerge his character as a patron of architecture.

Next,his diplomacy by marrying princesses of various provinces,especially,with the Rajput Princesses of Amber,Udaipur,etc.This not only tied his knot with the Rajputs,but also provided him with their extra-ordinary loyalty and military-men as the situation demanded.

Above all---Akbar's Secularness...

He was not a ''Man of Letters'',but was indeed a great patron of education and educated people.He constrtucted the Ibadat-khana or the Hall of Prayer.Next his introduction of the new religion-Din-i-Ilahi or Divine Monotheism.He was both physically and Mentally PURE,which earned his name's meaning (Akbar:Sacred) in true sense.

His social reforms were also awestrucking.He banned sati and tried to legalise widow-marriage.He also increased the marriage-age for both boys and girls.Apart from that,his strong-will for Girl's education was astonishing too.

Lastly,we can say that Emperor Akbar was the "Real father of this colorful Hindustan" as he was the first to unite the Hindus and the Muslims under the same roof.

             We are glad and proud that such an efficient ruler has ruled our motherland....

               ''Padishah Akbar! Zindabad"

Some images are still being reviewed.