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How an English poet reimagined Akbar

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How an English poet reimagined Akbar

Akbar’s Dream: A Timeless Plea for Harmony, Resonates on Binyon’s Anniversary

August 3, 2025

Laurence Binyon, the celebrated British poet, is remembered today on his birth anniversary. His lesser-known work, “Akbar’s Dream,” offers a compelling counter-narrative to the often-conquest-focused portrayal of the Mughal Emperor.

Binyon, writing during the height of British colonial rule in India, presented Akbar not as a ruthless conqueror, but as a visionary striving for religious harmony. The poem highlights Akbar’s ambition for peaceful coexistence among diverse faiths.

This portrayal, penned during a period of significant religious and political tension, is strikingly relevant to contemporary India. Binyon’s perspective offers a valuable lens through which to examine our own ongoing struggles for communal harmony.

The poem’s enduring message—a call for tolerance and understanding—serves as a potent reminder of the importance of interfaith dialogue in fostering a peaceful and inclusive society. Its resonance today underscores the timeless nature of Akbar’s vision and Binyon’s insightful interpretation. The need for such harmony remains a critical issue in India’s pluralistic society.

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