Audrey TruschkeAlright folks, let’s try again with some specificity — Float me your questions about Mughal history and let’s see what we can do...
driveAKar@audreytruschke A friend who was a student of history felt that Akbar was one of the greatest kings ever. What is your opinion?
@driveAKar Q: Was Akbar one of the greatest kings ever?
A: It depends on how you define "great." I remain skeptical and critical of modern value assessments of the Mughal past. I would counter with another question: Why does it matter to you (or your friend who posed the question) whether Akbar was great or not? What rides on that answer, in 2019, for you?
@audreytruschke nothing in 2019 really. And with the current environment in India about the Mughals, nothing at all.
Just seeking an opinion about him in historical perspective and what he was perceived to be as a ruler in his time or after.
Just seeking an opinion about him in historical perspective and what he was perceived to be as a ruler in his time or after.