The Nine Jewels of Akbar:A Study of the Navaratnas and Their Contributions

Noor ul Eman  Khan; Faraz Ahmad; Jawahir Najeeb; Omar Farooq Zain

doi:10.52700/pjh.v5i2.210

Authors

Noor ul Eman Khan Department of International Relations, Bahauddin Zakariya University ,Multan
Faraz Ahmad University coledge of Art and Design,Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Jawahir Najeeb Department of History and Civilizations, Bahauddin Zakariya University ,Multan.
Omar Farooq Zain Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Bahauddin Zakariya University ,Multan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52700/pjh.v5i2.210

Keywords:

Royal, Nine Gems, Akbar, Navaratnas, Mughals, Court, Contributions

Abstract

Navratnas of Akbar, Jalaluddin Akbar (1556-1605) was considered the greatest of all the Mughal emperors, for he not only expanded but also consolidated his empire, making it the largest, strongest and richest kingdom of his time. He was the third emperor of the Mughal Empire, after Baber and Humayun. The Mughal Empire, which ruled India from the 16th to the 19th century, was known for its grandeur, opulence, and cultural achievements. At the heart of this empire was a group of nine extraordinary individuals, known as the Navaratna, who served as advisors, scholars, and artists to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. In this article, we will explore the lives and achievements of these remarkable individuals. The Navaratna, which translates to "nine jewels" in Sanskrit were a group of nine individuals who were handpicked by Emperor Akbar for their exceptional talents, wisdom, and loyalty. They were drawn from various backgrounds, including nobility, scholarship, and the arts. The Navaratna; Abul Fazl: A historian, Faizi: A poet, Tansen: A legendary musician Birbal: A poet, Raja Todar Mal: A finance minister. Raja Man Singh: A military commander.Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan: A poet and scholar, Mullah Do-Piyaza: A philosopher. Fakir Aziao-Din: A Sufi.

Keywords: Nine Jewels, Akbar, Navaratnas, Contributions.