Akbar was the grandson of Babur and the greatest of the Mughal emperors. He ascended the throne at the age of 13 and consolidated his empire through military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural patronage. He conquered most of northern and central India, including Gujarat, Bengal, Kashmir, and Deccan. He abolished the jizya tax on non-Muslims, promoted religious tolerance, and founded a new faith called Din-i-Ilahi. He was a patron of arts, literature, architecture, and science. He built the magnificent Fatehpur Sikri, the Agra Fort, and the Buland Darwaza. He also commissioned the Akbarnama, a history of his reign, and the Ain-i-Akbari, a record of his administration.

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