About the Book: The Mughal emperors deeply believed in astrology, as seen in their own commissioned texts and court records. Their faith traced back to pre-Islamic traditions and the lineage of Chinggis Khan. Emperor Akbar appointed a chief royal astrologer—the role titled Jotik Rai—that remained influential for a century. Humayun, then exiled, turned to his son Akbar’s horoscope for hope, even wearing colours prescribed by the planets. Astrology permeated their statecraft—from corps movements to imperial titles