12 August in History

August 12
12th August 1602: Abu’l Fazl, Akbar’s Vizier was Assassinated at the Instigation of Akbar’s Son, Prince Salim
  On 12th August 1602 Emperor Akbar’s vizier, Abu’l Fazl was murdered on the instigation of Akbar’s son, prince Salim (who was later known by his imperial name, Jahangir).   Abu’l Fazl, also known as Shaikh Abu al-Fazl ibn Mubarak was a high ranking political advisor and minister in Akbar’s court. Apart from translating the Bible into Persian, Fazl was... Read More →
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