Akbar took control of Surat Fort in March 1573. After this victory, Akbar drank a lot of alcohol during the celebration. This incident has been mentioned in Rahul Sankrityan’s book ‘Akbar’. While drinking alcohol, Akbar buried his sword in the wall and started trying to break the sword from his chest after being drunk. However, seeing this, Raja Mansingh tried to stop Akbar, but Akbar pushed him. As soon as Akbar was about to hit the chest with the sword, Mansingh pulled the sword, causing the Mughal emperor colliding and saved his life. After which Akbar got angry and started strangling Mansingh. The courtiers saved Man Singh’s life by intervening.
According to historians, Akbar was also addicted to dried intoxication. Vincent Smith writes that alcoholism was innate weakness in the lineage of Timur Lung. Akbar’s grandfather Babur and father Humayun were also addicted to drugs. Akbar’s sons Murad and Danial also died of excessive drinking. Christian pastor Aquiva writes that Akbar used to drink so much alcohol that he used to sleep while talking to people.
Akbar female love and harem
According to Abul Fazal and Christian Pastor rumor, Akbar’s inclination towards women and harem was also deep. The liquor shop was opened near the palace, where prostitutes used to gather from all over the state. Rumors write that Akbar also heard the rebuke of priests several times for relationships with women, but he did not desist from his habits. Historian P.N. According to Oak, Akbar’s life remained connected to drugs and female love.
Akbar and Mansingh episode
The incident of Mansingh’s strangulation, his drunken tendency and anger, after Surat victory, is a great example. If the courtiers had not intervened, Man Singh would have lost his life. At that time, Man Singh could only protect the Kachhwaha dynasty of Amer, because King Bharmal was old and Bhagwandas was in an injured state. This incident proves that Akbar’s habits sometimes caused a serious crisis for his rule and relationships.
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