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The Akbarnama of Abu-L-Fazl in three volumes. The first volume of Akbarnama deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur`s family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri sultans of Delhi. The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till 1602 and records the events during Akbar`s reign. It also deals with how Bairam Khan and Akbar won the battle of Panipat against Hemu, an Indian warrior. The third volume, called the A’in-i-Akbari, describes the administrative system of the Empire as well as containing the famous "Account of the Hindu Sciences". It also deals with Akbar`s household, army, the revenues and the geography of the empire. It also produces rich details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India. It is famous for its rich statistical details about things as diverse as crop yields, prices, wages and revenues.
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ISBN : 9788121230049
Pages : 740
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