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Akbar and Alexander

Murad A Baig April 17, 2008

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#3 Posted by tahir on April 17, 2008 10:55:22 pm
Alexander the 'great' homosexual, pagan punk, globalist destroyer.

He was also NOT the Zul Qarnain (mentioned in the Qur'an, as some Muslims theorise!

Some 'Choorpeans' ('achoots' with a Euro-label) here would rather prostrate to Alex than Akbar, as if all the culture was brought to India only by the former!
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#2 Posted by nkg on April 17, 2008 9:24:48 pm
Akbar himself inherited some army from his father. He was able to milk the internal rivalry between different western states (Rajputs had around 5/6 dominant groups. Always couple of them will fight with the other clan to ensure that, aentire Rajput clan remains dependent on others. Sheer stupid!!!).. Alexander had built his own army conquired but not vandalised any of the lands...brought european culture into India...Constructed number of cities in north africa and middle east...He is no comparison with this barbaric urdooo Akber...
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#1 Posted by IB on April 17, 2008 8:46:56 pm
Interesting perspective although all kings, rulers can be compared to each other but comparing Alexander to Akber was interesting reading.

Akber confined himself to India – respected local traditions while Alexander was a plain barbarian and nothing more – he was Chengez Khan of Macedonia.

Its interesting to note that all rulers suffer from multiple personality disorder. I wish they had shrinks back then.

As a direct descendent of Sheikh Salim Chishti, I have great respect for Akber for investing in Fatehpur Sikri.
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