The Mughal emperor, Akbar, appointed him to the religious office in the royal courts in 1574 where he spent much of his career.

This volume is an unusually frank and critical account of Akbar's administration, in particular, his religious views and his conduct.

[citation needed] This book gives a contemporary perspective regarding the development of Akbar's views on religion and his religious policy.

The third volume describes the lives and works of Muslim religious figures, scholars, physicians and poets.

[citation needed] Irrfan Khan played Badayuni in Doordarshan's historical drama Bharat Ek Khoj (1988-1989).