Who were the 9 navratnas with pictures in Akbar’s court?

Akbar was a great Mughal emperor. He was an epitome of religious tolerance, and he patronised art and architecture. He was a lover of music.

There were nine ministers who adorned the royal court of Akbar. They were called Navratnas.

The nine navratnas were:

a. Raja Birbal:

He was a noble who won Akbar’s appreciation for his wits.

b. Miyan Tansen:

He was the musician in Akbar’s court.

c. Abul Fazal:

He was the chief advisor in the court of Akbar. He wrote the book Akbar Nama.

d. Raja Man Singh:

He was the General in the court of Akbar.

e. Faizi:

Faizi was the poet. He was famous for his work Nal U Daman.

f. Raja Todar Mal:

He was the Finance Minister in the royal court.

g. Mullah Do Piaza:

h. Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana:

He excelled in Persian, Sanskrit and Hindustani.

i. Fakir Aziao-Din:

It can be noted that Akbar’s navratnas were from all religions which shows his religious tolerance.