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Akbar, a.k.a. Akbar the Great, was a great Mughal emperor who ruled from 1556 until his death. Every Indian has heard stories of his power and rule while growing up. He is easily considered as one of the greatest rulers during the Mughal Dynasty in India. This book is for readers who want to learn and know all there is to know about the powerful Akbar and his India. Summary of the Book Akbar and His India is the book that contains a number of studies on Akbar and his rule in India. It paints a picture of India and its polity 400-500 years ago. Akbar was a strong and successful general who managed to conquer almost the entire Indian subcontinent which is to the north of the Godavari River. The Mughal India had developed and maintained a strong and stable economy. This led to a further expansion and benefaction of the culture. Akbar’s rule played a significant role in India and influenced the nation’s history. There were successful political and social reforms that were instituted along with an extremely powerful military system. About Irfan Habib Irfan Habib is an Indian Marxist historian of ancient and medieval India. He is famous for his stand against Islamic fundamentalism. He has authored a number of books including The Agrarian System of Mughal India and The Atlas of the Mughal Empire. He has received the Watumull Prize of American Historical Association and the Padma Bhushan in 2005. He was a Professor of History at Aligarh Muslim University from 1969 to 1991.