Known as Akbar the Great. Was the Mogul Emporer, he was the 3rd greatest ruler of the mogul dynasty in India. Only 14 when he took the throne, he set out to expand his domain. Akbar placed all of India under his rule, with strong armies that would overpower, people. He was best known for the humane character of his rule, he was born as a Muslim, but adopted a policy of religious tolerance. In ruling he showed key interest in other religions. He even welcomed hindus and christianity. Also tolerant to the government, the upper ranks were nonnative muslims, and the lower ranks were hindus.