Mughals ruled India for many years. Emperor Akbar was the 3rd Mughal emperor. He is still remembered for his social policies. 

He is still remembered for his social policies.The eagle was seen many times in the hand of Emperor Akbar.

Many of his paintings have been made in most paintings he had shown  with an eagle in his hand.

After all why does Akbar have an eagle in his hand. The eagle is known for its many qualities. 

It includes his sharp eye sight and  flying against the wind. 

In the Mughal, the eagle was a symbol of prestige and noble people.

Apart from Akbar, eagle  is also seen in the hands  of Jahangir and Aurangzeb.