Akbar was very inquisitive. He sent an expedition to discover the sources of the Ganges. He made a strange experiment to discover what language was
Breaking the Muslem Ulama
The religious life of Akbar had undergone a vast change. He was testing religion by morality and reason. His faith in Islam was fading
Akbar’s Vizier Abul Fazl
Akbar and his vizier Abul Fazl were certainly men of genius. They are still the bright lights of Indian history."Continuing Akbar Establishes the
Moghul Empire in Trouble
In 1575 Akbar was about thirty-four years of age. Twenty years had passed away since the boy had been installed as padishah."Continuing Akbar
Akbar Establishes Moghul Empire
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Importance of Religion in the Development of
Regular Commerce Between India and Great Britain Begins
Today's installment concludes The Beginning of British Power in India,our selection from Ledger and Sword: Or, The honourable company of merchants
Permission to Establish Trading Posts in India
In such manner did the company gain at last a certain foothold in the Mogul empire. The factors stationed at the new post reported that Surat was the
Portuguese Competition
Placing his Red Dragon between the Portuguese admiral and vice-admiral, the company's commander gave orders to the gunners, and the battle commenced
Adventurer Quarrels
There seems to have been a surfeit of these internecine brawls for some time to come, and, indeed, stories of dissensions among the servants of the