In Indian history, only Emperor Ashoka and Emperor Akbar are referred to as Great. Elsewhere, Alexander also gets this unique honor. But we have some very 'wise historians' like BJP leader Rajnath Singh and others who would like Akbar to be stripped of the honor and instead Rana Pratap Singh be conferred the title 'Great'.
We don't know how far these 'great historians' can go. No doubt, Rana Pratap deserves respect as a great warrior and hero. He has a unique place But history is history. Akbar was the victor. He was an imprtant figure in Mughal dynastic rule. He will remain 'Great' ever. The title 'Great is not a negotiable instrument that could be transferred to somebody.
It is not true. The Title "Great" was not a self conferred title. It was conferred by the English and Indian Historians . The Great Title on Akbar is well justified.
Akbar was a mughal emperor but being a mughal emperor he did a lot for Hindus too in his rule. May be that's the reason he was tittled with ''great''. There is nothing wrong in it in my opinion.
Akbar was a mughal emperor but being a mughal emperor he did a lot for Hindus too in his rule. May be that's the reason he was tittled with ''great''. There is nothing wrong in it in my opinion.
I'm also of the same opinion. His welfare activities are not just restricted to Muslims. He has seen that all his welfare activities are applicable to all communities and religions.
There could be different views. Many may not like to accept Akbar as 'Great' but they have no option. Akbar is 'Great' according to historians world wide. Nobody can now change. This is just like that many don't like the title 'father of nation' for Mahatma Gandhi. But this does not affect gandhi. He will always be known as 'father of the nation'.
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There could be different views. Many may not like to accept Akbar as 'Great' but they have no option. Akbar is 'Great' according to historians world wide. Nobody can now change. This is just like that many don't like the title 'father of nation' for Mahatma Gandhi. But this does not affect gandhi. He will always be known as 'father of the nation'.
History can neither be distorted nor changed. Yes, I agree with you. There are many still, Hitler.is being appreciated. History depicted him as a cruel Nazi who massacred lakhs of people in his infamous concentration camps. Hitler remains as a war criminal and was tried. Because, there are Hitler lovers still, can Hitler become a Gentleman? Similarly Gaddafi and Saddam Hussain .
It was confronted by British and Indian historians of left and center thoughts, no one is denying his greatness but should other prominent persons not be given the status which might have deliberately omitted by such partisan historians.
