There was a Mogul Emperor in India, Akbar The Great (1542-1605). His full name was Jalaludden Mohammed Akbar Padshah Ghazi and he ruled India from 1560 to 1605. He himself was illiterate, but he invited several learned people in his court. Among these people, nine were very famous and were called Nav Ratna (nine jewels of the Mogul Crown) of his court. Among these nine jewels, five people were more famous - Tansen, Todarmal, Abul Fazal, Maan Singh and Birbal.

1. Tansen ... A Great Singer

2. Dasvant ... A Great Painter

3. King Todarmal ... A Financial Wizard

4. Abdu us-Samad ... A Brilliant Calligrapher and Designer of Imperil Coins

5. Abul Fazal ... A Great Historian ( whose brother was Faizi )

6. Faizi ... A Great Poet

7. Mir Fareh-ullah Shirazi ... Financier,Philosopher,Physician & Astronomer

8. King Maan Singh ... A Great Man known for His Chivalry