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Centuries pass and the world changes, but many of the qualities that make acharismatic and effective leader do not. The life of Akbar, the great Mughal,stands out for its capacity to guide today’s aspiring leaders.Akbar inherited a turbulent territory, but after 49 years of rule, left behindone of history’s strongest and largest empires. Not only did he successfullysubdue rebellions and expand his rule, he won the loyalty of many, and theadmiration of many more, things which mere brute force cannot accomplish.Akbar knew that some situations require a lightning response while othersbenefit from deliberation. He understood the value of being unpredictable,but also the need to be merciful and dependable. He knew the importance ofnetworking, of seeking counsel, but also of putting one’s foot down. Loyaltywas treasured, but he wasn’t blinded by it; clarity was valued, but he realizedthat gestures and symbols were important, too, in order to convey what couldnot be stated explicitly. Akbar was larger than life, always one step aheadof friend and foe alike, but he understood that no power is absolute, thatno office can be taken for granted, and that force has to be tempered withtoleration, and confidence with caution.Through defining episodes in Akbar’s life, Shazi Zaman paints a nuancedand insightful picture of one of the mightiest and most inclusive rulers inhistory, conveying enduring lessons in leadership to the captains of moderninstitutions.
