Akbar A Novel Of History

Book Details

• Author: Shazi Zaman

• Publisher: Speaking Tiger

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9789354470622

• Pages: 384

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches

About the Book
In Akbar: The Restless Emperor, Shazi Zaman offers a remarkable historical novel that fills the gaps left by conventional accounts of one of India’s most significant rulers, Emperor Akbar. Most histories focus on Akbar as a brilliant military commander and bold reformer, but Zaman’s novel goes deeper, exploring the lesser-known facets of his personality and reign.

This book presents a comprehensive view of Akbar’s character, highlighting his internal conflicts and spiritual quest. While Akbar expanded his empire from the Hindukush to the Bay of Bengal, his religious policies were just as revolutionary—his commitment to sulh-i-kul (peace with all) and his efforts to treat all religions with equal respect and reverence. The story paints Akbar as both a fierce pragmatist and a compassionate, questioning soul, struggling to reconcile the demands of statecraft with his own spiritual beliefs.

Zaman skillfully interweaves historical facts with anecdotes, creating a complex, yet captivating portrait of Akbar. As a ruler, he was both austere and indulgent, a mystic philosopher and an unlettered prince. Akbar: The Restless Emperor is a monumental work, rich in detail and insight, offering a fresh perspective on a man who shaped the course of Indian history in extraordinary ways.