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lemontree · 10-15-2005, 01:55 AM

15 October 1542, birthday of Akbar the Great. This Mugal Emperor of India was the first one to establish a secular rule, much before anyone else in the sub-continent.
The current Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam shares his birthday with the legendary emperor, and it is ironical that a muslim rules over the largest democracy - a fullfilment of the principles on which Akbar the Great based his administration.

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lemontree Bandaid *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-04-04 Location: India Posts: 5,918	15 October 1542, birthday of Akbar the Great. This Mugal Emperor of India was the first one to establish a secular rule, much before anyone else in the sub-continent. The current Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam shares his birthday with the legendary emperor, and it is ironical that a muslim rules over the largest democracy - a fullfilment of the principles on which Akbar the Great based his administration. __________________ Cheers!...on the rocks!!