Abul Fazl
Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak, also known as Abul Fazl, Abu'l Fadl and Abu'l-Fadl 'Allami (14 January 1551 – 22 August 1602), was an Indian writer, historian, and politician who served as the grand vizier of the Mughal Empire from his appointment in 1579, until his death in 1602. His notable works include the Akbarnama, Ain-i-Akbari, and a Persian translation of the Bible.
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Portrait of Abul Fazl by Govardhan c.1602–1605. | |
| Grand Vizier of the Mughal Empire | |
| In office 1579 – 22 August 1602 | |
| Monarch | Akbar I |
| Preceded by | Muzaffar Khan Turbati |
| Succeeded by | Sharif Khan |
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| Born | 14 January 1551 Agra, Mughal Empire (modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 22 August 1602 (aged 51) near Gwalior, Malwa Subah, Mughal Empire (modern-day Madhya Pradesh, India) |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
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| Relations | Faizi (brother) |
Abul Fazl was initially appointed into Akbar's court as a military commander serving in Deccan, where he was held in high regard. He was popularly known for his theory Padshahat which stated the established owner, the emperor, could not be overthrown, as he was an agent of God for the welfare of his subjects and maintains peace and harmony in his empire.
Abul Fazl is often referred to as one of the Nine Jewels (Hindi: Navaratnas) of Akbar's royal court and the brother of Faizi, the poet laureate of Emperor Akbar.