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Akbarnāma, Or The History Of Akbar, By Abu'l-Fazl (d. 1602), Is One Of The Most Important Works Of Indo-Persian History And A Touchstone Of Prose Artistry. Marking A High Point In A Long, Rich Tradition Of Persian Historical Writing, It Served As A Model For Historians Across The Persianate World. The Work Is At Once A Biography Of The Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605) That Includes Descriptions Of His Political And Martial Feats And Cultural Achievements, And A Chronicle Of Sixteenth-century India. The Third Volume Details The First Eight Years Of Akbar's Reign, When He Consolidated His Power, Quelled The Rebellion Of His Guardian Bayram Khan, Conquered Malwa, And Married A Rajput Princess. The Persian Text, Presented In The Naskh Script, Is Based On A Careful Reassessment Of The Primary Sources.

Akbarnāma, Or The History Of Akbar, By Abu'l-Fazl (d. 1602), Is One Of The Most Important Works Of Indo-Persian History And A Touchstone Of Prose Artistry. Marking A High Point In A Long, Rich Tradition Of Persian Historical Writing, It Served As A Model For Historians Across The Persianate World. The Work Is At Once A Biography Of The Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605) That Includes Descriptions Of His Political And Martial Feats And Cultural Achievements, And A Chronicle Of Sixteenth-century India. The Third Volume Details The First Eight Years Of Akbar's Reign, When He Consolidated His Power, Quelled The...  Read More