Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar, widely known as Akbar the Great, was the third Mughal emperor of India, ruling from 1556 to 1605. He is remembered for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and policy of religious tolerance. His reign marked the consolidation of the Mughal Empire, making it one of the most powerful and prosperous states in the world during the 16th century. authority, promote scholarship, and modernize the government while overcoming political conflicts.