Trace the Mughal conquest of India. Review the basic tenets of Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, and Christianity. Understand Akbar's vision of a universal religion. Using new weaponry, the ...

The most loved Mughal emperor is brought to life in this period piece by Shazi Zaman, who successfully inhabits the monarch’s restless mind, providing enough fodder to readers to take in the sights, ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar, two authors who are also best friends on a driving tour of the Bay area. Tommy Orange and Kaveh Akbar write about serious events in life.

Ever eavesdropped on two poets having a conversation at a coffee shop? Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar has created an online space that lets you do that without leaving your bed. The site grew out ...

For someone who claims to be an accidental writer of history, Ira Mukhoty’s writing is nuanced and deeply personal. Her third and latest work is the herculean effort to chart the life of Mughal ...

Emperor Akbar's court shone with the Navratnas. These nine gems shaped Mughal culture and intellect. Abul Fazl wrote history. Raja Todar Mal reformed taxes. Birbal offered wit. Tansen composed music.

Sgt. Hasan Akbar was sentenced to death Thursday night for killing Army Airborne Capt. Christopher Scott Seifert and another officer during a grenade and rifle attack in Kuwait two years ago. Sgt.