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Akbar the Great was born on October 15, 1542. He was born in the Rajput Fortress of Umerkot in Sindh (modern-day Pakistan.) His original birth name was Badruddin.
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At age 13, Akbar, the grandson of Babur, become the third Mughal Emperor. He disestablishes Islam as national religion. Akbar encourages art, culture, and religious tolerance.
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Akbar led 5,000 men and surrounded 8,000 Hindu Rajputs. Within the next few months, Akbar's army grew to 50,000 men. When Akbar won the Seige of Chittorgarh he ordered the heads of his enemies to be displayed on towers in the area.
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In 1559 Akbar captures the fortress of Ranthambor. He had ended the Rajput independence. Akbar now controls nearly all of Rajasthan.
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In 1581, Akbar defeats his half brother Hakim. Hakim was attempting to enlist muslims to revolt against Akbar. However, Akbar overcomes Hakim and he makes a triumphant entrance into Kabul.
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By 1589 Akbar rules half of India. He continues to show tolerance for all faiths. Akbar is a respected Emperor.
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In 1595 Akbar gained control of Sindh & Kabul. The Mughal Empire was growing very large by this point in time. Akbar was almost in control of all of India.
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In 1600, when Akbar was away, Salim tried to seize the Mughal Empire. Salim failed and reconciled with his Father. However, he later attempted to seize the Empire again.
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In 1602, Salim attempts to control the Mughal Empire again. Akbar agrees to let Salim be Emperor. The great ruler "retires" at age 60.
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In 1605, Akbar the Great dies. He was 63 years old. With the disagreement about Salim as ruler, Akbar's son, Jahangir succeds him and become the fourth Mughal Emperor.
