Illuminated Ramayanas — an illustration from a Persian translation of the Ramayana

The Mughal emperor Akbar (r.1542 - 1605) is widely regarded as one of the greatest kings ever to rule India. His tolerance for all faiths is well known. Severely dyslexic, he was unable to read and write, and debate and discussion became a important way for him to explore and understand different faiths. Despite his inability to read, he also ordered t…