A Dutch orientalist built this romance from contemporary chronicles to show the court of Akbar, the Mughal emperor who drew Hindus, Persians, Arabs, Armenians and Jews into his service. A hermit, a young woman named Iravati and a crowd of courtiers and religious rivals illustrate Akbar’s search for a faith above sects.
This English edition adds a life of Akbar by Clements Markham, useful to readers of Mughal history. Download the free EPUB.