Akbar Collection

Akbar at Surat 1572
Mughal emperor AKBAR ( the Great ) enters Surat, Gujerat, after an astonishingly rapid 11-day campaign

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Marble pavilion in the Fort Gardens, Lahore, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lahore Fort was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar

Mildenhall in India 1599
Sir John Mildenhall is sent by Elizabeth I of England to establish relations with Akbar, Mughal emperor of India

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530479 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. General Robert Sale united with his wife and daughter

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad
530481 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: British troops from the besieged city of Jellalabad, under the leadership of Henry Havelock, attacking the camp of Akbar Khan

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530480 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. Wood engraving c. 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Secundra, Marble Screen round Tomb of Emperor Akabar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Marble Screen round Tomb of Emperor Akabar, Late 1860s

Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s

Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Secundra, Mausoleum of the Emperor Akbar, Late 1860s

Husyn-Abdal, in the Punjab - from a sketch by G. T. Vigne, Esq. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Husyn-Abdal, in the Punjab, [India] - from a sketch by G. T. Vigne, Esq. 1850. The charming scene...lies near the east bank of the Indus

Abu l-Fazl ibn Mubarak presenting the Akbarnama to Akbar. Abu l-Fazl ibn Mubarak (1551-1602) was the vizier of Akbar (1542-1605), the third Mughal emperor

Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar India Asia
3610173 Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Jodha Bai India Asia
3610174 Miniature Painting of Jodha Bai India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar
3610122 Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar
3610109 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Moghul Queen Jodha Bai India Asia
3610156 Miniature Painting of Moghul Queen Jodha Bai India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Abul Fazl Presenting Akbar Name To Mughal Emperor Akbar
3610124 Miniature Painting of Abul Fazl Presenting Akbar Name To Mughal Emperor Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Jodha Bai
3610123 Miniature Painting of Jodha Bai by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah, India
3609989 Portrait of Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956
3610035 Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956 by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Akbar
3609740 Portrait of Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Akbar with Jodha Bai India Asia
3610167 Miniature Painting of Akbar with Jodha Bai India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar with Wife Jodha Bai
3610138 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar with Wife Jodha Bai by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Mughal Emperor Akbar & Jodhabai Ivory Painting
3609860 Mughal Emperor Akbar & Jodhabai Ivory Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604. Creator: Manohar
Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604

Painting of a Young Beauty, 1740s-50s. Creators: Muhammad Sadiq, Ali Akbar
Painting of a Young Beauty, 1740s-50s

The interior of Mughal emperor Akbars Tomb
The interior of Akbars tomb, the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar This tomb is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece

The Main Gate - Lahore Fort, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Main Gate - Lahore Fort, 1936. Lahore Fort in Lahore, (formerly in India, now in Pakistan), was built in the 1560s by the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great

Da ud Receives a Robe of Honor from Munim Khan (llustration from The Akbarnama), ca 1604. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Akbars tomb interior, 1613, Sikandra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Akbars tomb, 1613, Sikandra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India

India - Sikandra Agra Tomb of Akbar the Great early 1900s

Mausoleum of Akbar, Sikandara, Agra, India
Mausoleum of Akbar the Great, Sikandara, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1890s

AKBAR TOMB SIKUNDRA
Akbar is buried in this massive tomb at Sikundra, near Agra : he started building it himself, then after his death his son Jihangir completed it. Date: 1850

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar 1595 AD (litho)
1266177 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar 1595 AD (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print)
3781033 March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print); (add.info.: March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor of India 15 October 1542 - 27 October 1605)

Rejoicings at the birth of the emperor Akbar the Great 1542 AD ( litho)
1266173 Rejoicings at the birth of the emperor Akbar the Great 1542 AD ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Shah of Persia (litho)
1605326 The late Shah of Persia (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Shah of Persia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 May 1896)

The Young Emperor Akbar Arrests the Insolent Shah Abu l-Maali, page from a manuscript of the Akbarnama, c. 1590/95

Akbar Offering Timurs Crown to Shah Jahan, Mughal period (1526-1857), ca. 1650-1700

Secundra, c. 1815 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c)
1196930 Secundra, c. 1815 (pencil, pen & ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

The origin of the East India Company (colour litho)
980895 The origin of the East India Company (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of the East India Company)

Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian
778916 Hindu and Muslim scholars translate the Mahabharata from Sanskrit into Persian, illustration from the Razmnama, 1598-99 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School

The Mausoleum of Akbar, Secundra, Sikandra, Agra, India
19th century vintage photograph: The Mausoleum of Akbar, Secundra, Sikandra, Agra, India. Samuel Bourne photograph

Emperor Akbars pilgrimage to Ajmir to give thanks for the birth of Prince Mirza
STC153483 Emperor Akbars pilgrimage to Ajmir to give thanks for the birth of Prince Mirza Salim in 1569, from the Akbarnama, 1590-98 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mughal School

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Akbar, the legendary Mughal emperor, was a towering figure in Indian history. Born to Emperor Humayun and his wife Hamida Banu Begum, Akbar ascended to the throne at a tender age after his father's untimely demise. With Jahangir as his son and successor, their dynasty left an indelible mark on India. One of the most remarkable depictions can be found in the Shah Jahan Album folio. This exquisite artwork showcases his regal presence and grandeur that captivated all who beheld him. Another awe-inspiring sight is the marble pavilion nestled within Lahore's Fort Gardens. Its intricate design reflects Akbar's love for architectural splendor. In 1599, Mildenhall documented their encounters with Akbar during their travels through India. These accounts shed light on his benevolent rule and enlightened policies that fostered religious harmony among diverse communities. Akbar's reign also witnessed significant interactions with foreign powers like Surat in 1572 when he welcomed a delegation of Jesuits seeking diplomatic ties. His open-mindedness towards different cultures earned him respect from far corners of the world. The tomb of this great emperor stands tall in Sikandra Agra even today, showcasing its majestic beauty from early 1900s till now. It serves as a reminder of Akbar's legacy - a visionary leader whose ideas continue to inspire generations. Abu l-Fazl ibn Mubarak immortalized Akbar by presenting him with the illustrious "Akbarnama, " chronicling his life and achievements. This priceless gift symbolizes not only their close relationship but also highlights how deeply respected he was by scholars and intellectuals alike. Beyond ruling over vast territories, Akbar had a profound impact on education too; evident through institutions like the renowned Akbar Nautical Training School located in Heswall, Cheshire. These establishments aimed to shape young minds and instill values of discipline and knowledge.