Akbar, the Great Mughal

Not Just the Tudors

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4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb discusses the remarkable life of Akbar the Great, one of history's most impressive emperors. Together with historian Ira Mukhoty, Suzannah explores Akbar's journey from royal hostage to a ruler known for his vast, multi-ethnic empire.

From how Akbar used spies to keep a grip on his realm, to his revolutionary policies on religious inclusivity and harmony, to his daring conquests, including the epic siege of Chittor, Akbar the Great's reign was extraordinary and unprecedented.

Majestic Mughals: From Akbar to Shah Jahan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kJDF3rlVnXvILtMGdVx71

Adventures of a Mughal Princess

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U38APS4SoDUu7TlG30J4K

Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.

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