Question

Write a short note on Emperor Akbar.

Answer 1

Emperor Akbar was known as Akbar the Great and he was one of the greatest rulers in the world. Not only did he have a vast empire, immense wealth and a very strong army, he also was a good human being. He cared for his subjects and had great respect for scholars, writers, poets and artists belonging to different religions. He was a great patron of art and culture. He had the famous nine gems or "nav-ratnas" in his court. Many people believe that Birbal was the closest to the emperor's heart out of all the nine gems of his court. Akbar always posed interesting questions and problems in his court and Birbal came up with equally interesting answers.