Life learning lessons from the mughals?
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Babar was the first mugal empirar
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His name was Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar I more popularly known as , Akbar the Great.
The month of October holds special significance in Akbar’s life for it was in October Akbar was born and it was also in October that he died. Akbar was born on 14 October 1542 in Umerkot, Sindh (Now in Pakistan) & died on 27 October 1605 near Agra, India.
In a life spanning just 63 years Akbar not only reigned over one of the mightiest empires of all times but also expanded it .
European visitors estimated that under his rule the province of Bengal was wealthier than France and England combined. On the whole the Mughal empire tripled in size and wealth under Akbar’s reign.
In this post it is my endeavor to highlight traits that were the hallmarks of Akbar’s personality that leaders of today can imbibe and apply.
Valued Diversity: Akbar did not tolerate diversity- he celebrated it. Akbar was deeply aware that his subjects comprises of people of different faiths and cultures. Therefore, Akbar made it known that his subjects need not conform to his set of beliefs in order to be favored by his administration.
Akbar philosophy can be summed as ‘Sulh-e-kul’ meaning universal peace. He focused on the ideas of peace, unity and tolerance.
Akbar’s bias for diversity & inclusiveness earned him the admiration & adulation of his subjects that no other emperor can boast of.
Akbar’s life is replete with examples where he showed a preference for confluence and not conflict (we will see more of it later).
Valued Talent: Akbar was so successful due to the fact that he got the best talent to work for him. Akbar’s court had the best generals, the best artisans, the best counselors, the best administrators.
Much before Howard Gardner came up with ‘The Theory of multiple intelligences ’Akbar recognized exceptional talent of 9 gentlemen & made them courtiers in his court this providing for their sustenance and growth. They were ‘Akbar’s Navratnas’ (Akbar’s 9 Gems).
Folklore has it that one of them, Tansen, the singer has such talent as to lit a candle whenever he sang in Raag Deepak or bring rains when he sang in Raag Malhaar. While, Daswant, was a painter of great talent. Todar Mal was a financial wizard. Abul Fazl was a great historian & his brother, Faizi, was a famed poet. Abud us-Samad was a brilliant calligrapher and designer of Imperial coins. Man Singh was a mighty general. Mir Fathullah Shirazi was a financier, philosopher, physician and astronomer. Last but not the least, and arguably the most popular amongst Akbar’s Navratna’s was his Minister Birbal.
Foresightedness: Akbar had the gift of foresight. He had one of the mightiest army at his command still he relied more on diplomacy than destruction to win over potential opponents.
Akbar’s marriage with the Rajput princess effectually ensured that Akbar was insured against any future resistance from the fierce, but loyal, Rajput kings. Post his marriage to the Rajput princess he gave high positions to Rajputs leaders in his court thus making them a part of his administration.
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