The Death of Raghu the Poddar: An Unknown Incident from the East India Company’s Annals
Raghu a Poddar or cashier working for the East India Company is accused of misappropriation and tortured by its officials
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
No Hindu Could Venture into the Streets during Muharram in Jahangir's Agra!
Pelsaert paints a vivid and graphic description of how the chief Muslim festivals, Id and Muharram were celebrated in Agra.
The Superstitions of Moslems in Jahangir's Era and Jahangir's Demolition of his Son's Tomb
Francisco Pelsaert provides a vivid description of the superstitions of Muslims during Jahangir's rule. A notable feature includes the enormous proliferation of pirs and sufis who were able to hoodwink the masses by claiming divine powers for themselves.
Muslim Marriages in Jahangir’s Agra: An Eyewitness Account
This is the first part of a series describing the Muslim society, culture, and lifestyle of Agra during Jahangir's rule. It is an eyewitness account of a Dutch merchant stationed in the city for seven years starting from 1618.