Akbar

the third and greatest Mughal emperor from 1556 to 1605
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Akbar
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Akbar

Summary

Akbar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Umarkot Fort[2]. He was born on October 15, 1542[3]. He passed away in Fatehpur Sikri[4]. He died on October 15, 1605[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Umarkot Fort[2], Akbar…
  • Akbar died in Fatehpur Sikri[4].
  • Akbar was born on October 15, 1542[3].
  • Akbar died on October 15, 1605[5].
  • Akbar died on October 27, 1605[8].
  • Burial took place at Akbar's Tomb[9].
  • Akbar's father was Humayun[10].
  • Akbar's mother was Hamida Banu Begum[11].
  • Akbar was married to Mariam-uz-Zamani[12].
  • Among Akbar's spouses was Ruqaiya Sultan Begum[13].
  • Among Akbar's spouses was Salima Sultan Begum[14].
  • A child of Akbar was Jahangir I[15].
  • A child of Akbar was Murad Mirza of Hindustan[16].
  • A child of Akbar was Prince Daniyal[17].
  • A child of Akbar was Aram Banu Begum[18].
  • A child of Akbar was Khanum Sultan Begum[19].
  • A child of Akbar was Shakr-un-Nissa Begum[20].
  • Persian was Akbar's native language[21].
  • Akbar's professions included monarch[6].
  • Akbar held the position of Mughal emperor[22].
  • Akbar's religion is recorded as Islam[23].
  • Akbar's religion is recorded as Din-e Ilahi[24].
  • Akbar is recorded as male[25].
  • Akbar's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Akbar's family is recorded as Mughal dynasty[27].

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Origins and Family

Akbar's place of birth was Umarkot Fort[2]. He was born on October 15, 1542[3]. His father was Humayun[10]. His mother was Hamida Banu Begum[11]. Persian was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Akbar's professions included monarch[6]. He held the position of Mughal emperor[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mariam-uz-Zamani[12], a consort[28], 1542–1623[29]; Ruqaiya Sultan Begum[13], 1542–1626[30], of Mughal Empire[31]; and Salima Sultan Begum[14], a poet[32], 1539–1612[33]. Children include Jahangir I[15], a monarch[34], 1569–1627[35]; Murad Mirza of Hindustan[16], a sultan[36], 1570–1599[37], of Mughal Empire[38]; Prince Daniyal[17], a governor[39], 1572–1605[40], of Mughal Empire[41]; Aram Banu Begum[18], an aristocrat[42], 1584–1624[43], of Mughal Empire[44]; Khanum Sultan Begum[19], 1569–1603[45]; and Shakr-un-Nissa Begum[20]. Religious affiliations include Islam[23], a major religious group[46], founded in 0631[47] and Din-e Ilahi[24], a religion[48], in Mughal Empire[49], founded in 1580[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 15, 1605[5] and October 27, 1605[8]. Akbar died in Fatehpur Sikri[4]. The cause of death was dysentery[51]. He is buried at Akbar's Tomb[9].

Why It Matters

Akbar has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Akbar born?

Akbar was born in Umarkot Fort[2].

Where did Akbar die?

Akbar passed away in Fatehpur Sikri[4].

Who were Akbar's parents?

Akbar's father was Humayun[10]. Akbar's mother was Hamida Banu Begum[11].

Who was Akbar married to?

Akbar's spouses include Mariam-uz-Zamani[12], Ruqaiya Sultan Begum[13], and Salima Sultan Begum[14].

What did Akbar do for work?

Akbar worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Harper's tag → akbar-emperor-of-hindustan
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