Akbar: Emperor, Reformer, and Patron of Mughal India Akbar Akbar (1542–1605), third Mughal emperor, expanded and consolidated Mughal rule in South Asia, instituted administrative and religious reforms, and patronized arts and architecture,…
Anarkali: the legendary Mughal-era dancing girl Anarkali (girl) Anarkali is a legendary courting figure associated with the Mughal court in Lahore. Her story—romance with Prince Selim (Jahangir), punishment by Emperor Akbar, and a disputed tomb…
