The Chilling Parallels Between the Mughal Dynasty and the Congress Dynasty: The Sleazy Character of the Courtiers
The next similarity between the Mughal and Congress dynasty is the unscrupulous character of their respective courtiers.
The Chilling Parallels Between the Mughal Dynasty and the Congress Dynasty: The Foreign Element
This is the first part of a series exploring the scary similarities between the Mughal dynasty and the Nehru dynasty.
Bengali Arrack and Bouleponge: A Glimpse into the Savage Lifestyle of European Naval Merchants and their Crew in the 17th Century Mughal Empire
A brief history of the liquor industry in the 17th Century Mughal Empire and its interactions with the European trading merchants reveals a rather stark picture
Jahangir's Kingdom was the Dwelling-place of Bitter Woe
A vivid and heart-rending description of the wretched life of the common people in Jahangir's kingdom. Extortion, unpaid, labour, and rampant exploitation were the characteristic traits of his regime.
In Jahangir's Regime, Avarice Dominated Manly Honour: Corrupt Kazis, Debauched Governors
In this episode covering Jahangir's appalling regime, Pelsaert gives vivid details of the shocking manner in which ordinary citizens were pushed to starvation, and how the entire administration was filled with corrupt Kazis and pleasure-loving governors.
Wine, Opium, Hunting, Debauchery and Nur Jahan: A Glimpse of Jahangir’s Administration
In this episode of the series on Jahangir's regime, we notice Pelsaert's description of the appalling lifestyle and addictions of Jahangir, exploding several myths.