Akbar was born on 15 October 1542 to Mughal Emperor Humayun and queen Hamida Bano at Umerkot (Sindh).
After the death of his father Humayan, Akbar was made the shahanshah. He was only 13 at that time.
Just after the declaration of Akbar as a king, Hindu Samrat Hemu attacked the Mughals and defeated them.
But later with the help of Bairam Khan, Akbar was able to defeat him in Second Battle of Panipat.
Akbar’s liberal attitude towards other religions helped him to easily conquer other states. He was able to bring other states in his empire.
Akbar married his uncle’s (Hindal Mirza) daughter Ruqaiya Sultan Begum at the age of 14 years just before ascending the Mughal throne.
Akbar made many religious matrimonial alliances through which he sent a message of unity and togetherness.
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