Mughals - JA(REAL) is not Fiction-Pt4 - Author/TM's note on Pg1 and 91 - Page 61

Originally posted by: sunram

It is really heartwarming to know that despite being a person who cant write or read Akbar got his entire rein period documented and many reforms started which are still followed in modern India though maybe some unpleasant events did not find place in Ain e Akbari, had there been another person of that period also documenting them which would have given us another insight to the same event.

But there was another person who documented the events of that time. His name was Badauni and he was a harsh critic of Akbar and Abul Fazl. It makes for very interesting reading when you compare what Abul Fazl and Baduni have written of the same events.

^ a critic is not a proper person documenting events its like opposites again writing from a negative angle what i meant is just documenting the events as they happened

Originally posted by: sunram

^ a critic is not a proper person documenting events its like opposites again writing from a negative angle what i meant is just documenting the events as they happened

An impartial description of history, that is never going to happen. The beliefs and opinions of the historian always cloud his description of history.

I mentioned Badauni, because he alone would not be useful, but when you combine the positive viewpoint of Abul Fazl with the negative viewpoint of Badauni you get a much better understanding of historical events.

Great informations dear...👍🏼
This is an amazing thread n must wanted too..all posts r fab 👏
Thanks for this thread as it gave me more knowledge about Akbar which I had not before.

Thanks for all updates 😊

Originally posted by: justlovetv

Hey Abhay, I had some questions. Was Jodha/MUZ also given the title of Mallika-e-Hindustan? Also, are there any direct descendants of Mughals living today?

Hi,

Regarding Malika-e-Hindustan title, check this link.
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/98555146

P.S. : It's Malika NOT Mallika. 😊

Malika is an Arabic word meaning Queen.
Mallika is of Sanskrit origin, having many meanings.

Regarding, descendants, while randomly searching archives found, the officially recognized descendant by the British Government , around 1930's, lived in Delhi. Perhaps, his name was Khairuddin. At present, they live in cities of Delhi, Karachi, Lahore etc. Also, at other places, as they have migrated to various locations, in and outside India. 😊

Originally posted by: history_geek

Hi,

Regarding Malika-e-Hindustan title, check this link.
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/98555146

P.S. : It's Malika NOT Mallika. 😊

Malika is an Arabic word meaning Queen.
Mallika is of Sanskrit origin, having many meanings.

Regarding, descendants, while randomly searching archives found, the officially recognized descendant by the British Government , around 1930's, lived in Delhi. Perhaps, his name was Khairuddin. At present, they live in cities of Delhi, Karachi, Lahore etc. Also, at other places, as they have migrated to various locations, in and outside India. 😊

Wow! Thanks for clearing my doubts!😃. Also, now I know that the title is Malika-e-Hindustan!😃. It is really awesome to know that some descendants are still alive and living in different parts of the world. Thanks!😃

Abhay, Major Question... (not related to the Dyslexia thing)

Originally posted by: akdha-fan

Abhay, Major Question... (not related to the Dyslexia thing)

I just read somewhere that Akbar had restricted the Pilgrimage Tax on Hindus, but after about 10-12 years had reimposed it...??!?

Is it true?? 😕

Yes it is true. But, it was Jaziya not the pilgrimage tax.(as far as i know)😊
This has been already answered in previous pages.

Originally posted by: Pals2411

Ok. That means it is time and again implemented for political reason.

Still I am a bit confused. Is jaziya and pilgrimage tax different?

Originally posted by: history_geek

Jaziya was NOT applied time and again, by Akbar.
It was AGAIN re-introduced in 1575 once, and then repealed later in 1580.

Jaziya - tax on Zimmi subjects / Non-Muslims ONLY.
Pilgrimage tax - another tax, collected from Hindu pilgrims, when they entered their religious sites.

ABHAY,i read in this forum akbar has 5ooo women in harem. some are saying they are his begums.