Questions about Fathullah Shirazi

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What machine did Fathullah Shirazi design to clean sixteen gun barrels using a cow as power?

Fathullah Shirazi designed a machine known as the Yarghu to clean sixteen gun barrels simultaneously. The power source for this mechanical marvel was a single cow rather than steam or human labor. This invention exemplified the polymath's unique ability to merge practical engineering with the agricultural realities of the Mughal Empire.

When did Fathullah Shirazi die and where was he buried?

Fathullah Shirazi died during Akbar's stay in Kashmir in 1588 or 1589. He was buried in the monastery of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani on the Koh-i-Sulaiman. This location became a site of pilgrimage for those who remembered his contributions to the empire.

What calendar did Fathullah Shirazi create to align tax collection with agricultural cycles?

Fathullah Shirazi created a new calendar known as the fosholi shon or harvest calendar. This calendar aligned tax collection with the actual growing seasons of the land to replace the Hijri calendar system. The fosholi shon remained in use for decades and became a model for future administrative reforms.

What titles did Fathullah Shirazi receive from Emperor Akbar for his administrative and diplomatic work?

Fathullah Shirazi received the title of Amir and a rank of 3000 upon joining the imperial court in Agra in 1583. He was later appointed as the Amin-ul-Mulk or Trustee of the State in 1584. He was also recognized with the title of Azud-ud-Dawlah or the Arm of the Emperor for his missions to the Deccan in 1585 and 1587.

What curriculum did Fathullah Shirazi introduce for the madrasas to integrate science and religion?

Fathullah Shirazi introduced a new curriculum for the madrasas which stressed the importance of uloom-i-muqalat or Rational Sciences. This curriculum included new subjects such as geometry, medicine, philosophy, and mathematics. The new curriculum produced a generation of thinkers who would go on to shape the intellectual landscape of the Mughal Empire.