Akbar the Great
15 October 1542 – 27 October 1605
Third Mughal emperor, who expanded the empire across most of the Indian subcontinent and pursued a policy of religious tolerance and administrative reform.
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Life events
Born in Umerkot, Sindh
15 October 1542
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Became Mughal emperor at age thirteen
14 February 1556
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Began building the new capital of Fatehpur Sikri
1571
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Promulgated the syncretic faith Din-i Ilahi
1582
The short-lived creed reflected his lifelong interest in reconciling the empire's religions.
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Died in Agra
27 October 1605
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