Akbar the Great ruled from 1556 to 1605, and during this time, he didn’t just expand the Mughal Empire’s reach—he reshaped it entirely. His reign is remembered for how it revolutionized the empire’s political, cultural, and military systems. Akbar wasn’t just a fierce warrior; he was also a visionary leader who understood the value of reform and innovation in governance. The legacy he left behind isn’t just marked by the lands he conquered, but by the profound changes he brought to India’s history.