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Akbarnama is the story of Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar. The story begins with a lengthy introduction the includes poetic verses about The Islamic Allah or God and the king Akbar. The introduction serves to glorifies Allah, Akbar and finally Abul Fazl for writing the book. Fazl sates how honoured he is to write this piece and the lengths he has gone to make it acceptable to the King. Akbarnama goes on to introduce Humayuan, Akbar's father, parying to the Ka'ba for a son who will succeed him as king. The book goes on to discuss the different signs of Akbar's birth such as his mother, Maryam Makani, having a shining forehead that others believe to be a mirror on her face or the warmth and joy that enters her bosom when a light shines on her. In this context M

Volume one of Akbarnama encompasses Akbar's birth and his upbringings. According to the Abul Fazl Humayuan, the second Mughal emperor and Akbar's father, is praying to the Ka'ba, an islamic holy place, for a successor to the Mughal empire. After this prayer, Maryam Makani showcases different signs that she is pregnant with Akrbar such as having a shining forehead that others believe to be a mirror on her face or the warmth and joy that enters her bosom when a light shines on her. Miryam believes the light to be God's Light blessing her and her unborn child. Nine months later while Humayuan is away, Miryam gives birth o Akbar and there is great celebration.