The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri: or, Memoirs of Jahangir (Volume 2 of 2)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jahangir, Emperor of Hindustan, 1569-1627

Contributor:

Beveridge, Henry, 1837-1929

Rogers, Alexander, 1825-1911

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri: or, Memoirs of Jahangir (Volume 2 of 2)" by Jahangir is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This memoir provides personal insights into the reign of Jahangir, the fourth Mughal emperor of India, and captures his experiences, thoughts, and reflections during his time on the throne. The work offers a unique glimpse into imperial court life, governance, and the cultural milieu of the Mughal Empire. At the start of the memoir, the tone is set with a preface that recaps the significance of the second volume, focusing on key events during Jahangir's reign. The opening details elaborate on the celebrations surrounding the New Year and various court activities, such as promotions of military officials and the reception of tributes. Additionally, the narrative introduces Jahangir's observations of nature, including accounts of hunting expeditions, interactions with courtiers, and reflections on his health and lifestyle choices. This portion establishes a vivid scene of royal authority and personal idiosyncrasies, emphasizing the emperor's affinity for the arts, nature, and his relationships with noblemen, providing readers a window into the complexities of ruling an empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuzk-e-Jahangiri

Release date is 2016-12-11