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Emperor
Akbar ascended the Mughal throne when he was 14.
He enlarged his kingdom of Northern India, Afghanistan
and Persia and although a Muslim had Hindus in
his government.He
had three hundred wives including some who were
Hindus. He had princely manners, loved literature
and art, encouraging both although he was illiterate.
He enjoyed serious discussion. He also had many
fine buildings built. He was known for the firmness
and wisdom of his rule and was given the title
'Guardian of Mankind'. He died shortly before
he was to meet an Englishman for the first time,
sent by James I and VI.
He was succeeded by his son, Jahangir.
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