Did you know? Emperor Akbar had created a group of nine exceptionally talented people and named them the ‘Navratnas,’ which means ‘nine jewels.’ These nine jewels were masters of their ...

These men later went on to be called ‘Akbar’s Navratnas’ (Akbar’s 9 Gems). Akbar knew what he was looking for in a man, and this clarity ensured that he always picked the best from the pool.

Man Singh was the Commander in Chief of the Mughal army and one of the Navratnas (nine jewels of Akbar’s court). The ornamentation of the fort is a blend of Rajput-Mughal styles. One can see ...