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About The Book: The Emperor Akbar: A Contribution Towards the History of India in the 16th Century in two volumes set is a historical work translated by Annette Susannah Beveridge, focusing on the reign of Emperor Akbar, the third ruler of the Mughal Empire. The book provides a detailed account of Akbar’s policies, administrative reforms, cultural contributions, and his efforts to foster religious tolerance. Beveridge’s work is based on primary sources, including Persian texts, offering valuable insights into the socio-political landscape of 16th-century India. Her analysis highlights Akbar’s legacy in shaping the Mughal Empire and his influence on Indian history and governance. About The Author: Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773–1843), was the sixth son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He studied at the University of Göttingen, Germany, from 1786 and spent much of his early life asbroad. In 1793, while residing in Rome, he secretly married Lady Augusta Murray, a Catholic, though the marriage was later annulled due to royal disapproval, as marriages to Catholics were forbidden by law.Translator: Annette Susannah Beveridge (1842–1929) was a British Orientalist, renowned for her translations of the Humayun-nama and Babur-nama. Educated at Bedford College, she moved to India in 1872, where she became involved in women’s education, founding the Hindu Mahila Vidyalaya. She married Henry Beveridge, and their children included economist William Beveridge and Annette Jeanie, who married R. H. Tawney. The Title 'The Emperor Akbar: A Contribution Towards the History of India in the 16Th Century written/authored/edited by Friedrich August, Translator: Annette S. Beveridge', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369203758 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 892 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.