NINE GEMS (NAVRATNA) OF AKBAR'S COURT

NINE GEMS( NAVRATNA) OF AKBAR'S COURT

1.  Abul Fazl      -   He was the chronicler of Akbar's rule. He authored Akbar's biography - Akbarnama. Abul Fazl documented the history meticulously over a period of seven years.

2. Faizi       -      He translated the Panchatantra, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata into Persian.

3.  Todar Mal       -     He was the revenue minister of Sher Shah Suri who continued in the position in the court of Akbar. He introduced standard weights and measurements, revenue districts and officers.

4  Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan      -      was the son of Akbar’s general Bairam Khan, the person who looked after him after the death of Humayun. Rahim is known for his couplets or Dohe.

5. Tansen        -     Tansen (original name Ramtanu Pandey) was a great musician who is credited with innovation of Raagas such as Mian ki Malhar,Mian ki Todi and Darbari Kanada.

6. Raja Man Singh       -    Raja Man Singh, a trusted lieutenant of Akbar was the grandson of Akbar’s father-in-law. Raja Man Singh assisted Akbar in many fronts including holding off advancing Hakim (Akbar’s half-brother) in Lahore.

7.   Faqir Aziao Din     -   He was mystic and advisor whose advice Akbar regarded respectfully.

8. Mullah Do Piaza     -     He was also an advisor in the court of Akbar known for his intelligence.

9. Birbal        -       His original name was Maheshdas. He was a well known court jester.

NOTE :- 

The nine gems in the court of Vikramaditya were -

Dhanvantari,Kshapanka, Amarasimha, Sanku, Vetalabhatta, Ghatakharpara, Varahamihira, Vararuchi and Kalidasa