Rulers of India: Akbar

"Rulers of India: Akbar" by G. B. Malleson is a historical book that tells the story of Akbar, Bábar's grandson, and his time as ruler. The book starts by explaining how Akbar's family came to rule India, beginning with the challenges that his predecessor's faced to hold their territory. The main theme of the book is how Akbar took control of a shaky empire and made it strong through better leadership. The book describes the problems Akbar faced when he first began leading because of the divided political environment where many groups were fighting for power. The book describes in some depth how Akbar took power and the new ways of governing that would later cause his rule to be remembered and distinctive.