Babar   India : Founder of Moghul Empire  Born : AD 1483          Died : AD 1530 The word “Babar”, by which name the first Moghul Emperor in India  is known, means a “lion”. Babar’s real name was Jahiruddin Mohammad. He was of Taimur  lung and Ghengis Khan, famous in history for their tales of cruelty as well as bravery. But Babar was a shade different from his illustrious ancestors. Whereas...

Charlemagne   Rome : First Roman Emperor Born : AD 742            Died : AD 814 Charlemagne was born in Frank tribe. His father, Pepin, was the king of the Northern province, Charlemagne ascended the throne on the death of his father in AD 768. He had a gigantic personality with well disposed nature. He was a brave and good warrior. Charlemagne’ is remembered for re-establishing German Empire and for his...

Harsh Vardhan   India : Emperor Born : AD 590            Death : AD 657 Harsh Vardhan ascended the throne in AD 606 when only 16, and the same year he started a new era popularly known as “Harsh Samvat”. He conquered the entire Northern region and annexed it to his kingdom to establish a strong empire. As an Emperor, he was well-loved by his public for his generosity, justice and...

Alfred, the Great   England : Great Emperor Born : AD 849     Died : AD 900 Though there have been about 60 odd Kings and Emperors in England,  nobody, except Alfred, has achieved greatness and that is why he is known as Alfred, the Great. In the early days, pirates from Denmark and Sweden used to attack England. Alfred fought them and though initially he suffered defeats, he ultimately defeated...

Marcus Julius Brutus   Rome : Caesar’s Murderer  Born : 85 BC   Died : 42 BC As Julius Caesar was attacked by the conspirators, Brutus plunged  knife in his chest. At first, Caesar tried to defend himself, but when he saw that his very trusted friend is the attacker, he gave up and died… According to Shakespeare, Brutus defended his action to Mark Antony. saying: “I weep for Caesar because I...

Shankaracharya   India : Reviver of Vedic Culture Born : AD 788            Died : AD 820   Shankaracharya’s attempts to culturally unite the country in his short life span are unprecedented and unmatched to this day. He undertook the task of reforming and reviving religion at a time when the Indian society was deeply entrenched in many ills, conservative ideas and religious fanaticism. Shankaracharya travelled throughout the country and infused...

Pythagorus   Greece : Ancient Philosopher Born : 582 BC            Died : 507 BC    Pythagorus was a Philosopher and Mathematician of ancient Greece., His philosophical ideas came to be known as “Pythagorian”, are concerned with the brotherhood of philosophers. He and his followers believed in the power of figures. For example, figure two stands for a line, three for surface, four for density, six for soul, seven for health...

Marcus Tulius Cicero   Rome : Diplomat and Orator Born : 106 BC            Died : 43 BC   Bom in an ordinary family, Cicero rose to be one of the Post powerful  orators of Rome. He took up the legal profession after completing his education but could not get much recognition in it. It was his power of oration that rocketed him to popularity and fame and secured for him...