About the Book: In sixteenth-century India, Raja Man Singh of Amber was a pivotal figure in the Mughal Empire under Akbar. A loyal commander and Akbar’s cherished “farzand,” he bridged Rajput martial traditions and Mughal ambitions. His campaigns spanned from the Indus to Bengal, while his statesmanship fostered alliances and expanded the empire. Beyond warfare, Man Singh was a patron and builder, commissioning temples and developing Amber as a cultural hub. This biography explores his complex bond with Akbar and the era’s political, cultural, and architectural currents, restoring Man Singh’s legacy as an essential architect of Mughal and Rajput history