This article discusses the importance of Fatehpur Sikri as a center of Mughal culture. Introduction of Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri, located in the Agra district in modern-day India, was the Mughal king, Jalaluddin Akbar’s headquarters, from 1571 to 1585. Until Akbar founded it as his capital, it was a village with the name of Sikri….
This post defines the term ‘education’ in general and from an Islamic perspective followed by a discussion on the importance of education in Islam. What is education? The term education refers to the process of facilitating individuals acquire new knowledge and skills to become a productive part of society. In other words, it is a…
This article discusses the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as architect king. Let’s explore and make a brief but comprehensive analysis of the architecture that Shah Jahan patronized during his reign. Who was Shah Jahan? Born on January 5, 1592, to a Rajput princess, Shah Jahan was the third son of Mughal emperor Jahangir. He ascended…
This article explains the concept of life hereafter in Islam and how it affects society. The concept of hereafter The concept of ‘life hereafter’ refers to life after the death or time beyond the mortal existence of a person. There are many religions according to which this world is temporary. There is another world that…
During the reign of the third Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Akbar all three major branches of Fine Arts (architecture, painting, and calligraphy) received immense royal patronage and tremendous momentum. In this article, we will evaluate the role of Akbar’s navratnas in the field of fine arts. Akbar’s navratnas, a brief introduction Navaratnas or Nauratan (nine gems)…
This article analyzes the development of literature under Mughal king Jalaluddin Akbar. Background Akbar was the only Mughal king who could not read and write. Nevertheless, he encouraged and patronized literary work, prose and poetry, in Persian and other languages without any discrimination. Akbar’s Nauratnas, court advisors, among others also included prominent literary men such…
This article discusses the contribution of Mughals in the field of literature in the Indian subcontinent. Introduction The Mughal period (1526 – 1857) makes a brilliant era in the cultural and literary history of India. Mughal kings Patronized and encouraged multilateral cultural activities and literary work in different languages. The literary figures of this time…