Mian Tansen was the legendary musician among Akbar's Navratnas, known for his dhrupad compositions and innovation of ragas.

Abdus Samad, a Persian master painter, was conferred the title 'Shirin Qalam' (Sweet Pen) by Akbar for his calligraphy and painting skills.

In 1573, Akbar appointed officials called 'Karoris' who were responsible for measuring land and collecting revenue amounting to one crore (karor) dams.

The Mahabharata was translated into Persian and titled 'Razmnama' (Book of Wars) by a team of scholars including Badayuni.

Akbar abolished the tax on Hindu pilgrims in 1563 at Mathura, considering it unfair to tax people for worshipping.

The Mir Bakshi was the head of the military department, responsible for the recruitment, payment, and inspection of the mansabdars and soldiers, as well as intelligence.

Chachar was land that had been left uncultivated for 3 to 4 years to recover its fertility.

Chehra was the system of maintaining a descriptive roll of every soldier to prevent the employment of proxy or inferior soldiers.

Akbar took steps to discourage the practice of Sati (burning of widows) and appointed officials to ensure it was not performed forcibly.

Akbar had deep reverence for the Chishti order, particularly Sheikh Salim Chishti, whom he credited for the birth of his son Jahangir.