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Kings And Chronicles : The Mughal Courts
Describe briefly how the emperor began his day in the balcony and at Diwan-i-am
The emperor at the balcony an in Diwan-i-am.
(i) the emperor began his day at sunrise with personal religious devotions or prayers, and then appeared on a small balcony, the Jharoka, facing the east. Below, a crowd of people (soldiers; merchants, craftspersons, peasants, women with sick children) waited for a view, darshan, of the emperor. Jharoka darshan was introduced by Akbar with the objective of broadening the acceptance of the imperial authority as part of popular faith.
(ii) After spending an hour at the jharoka, the emperor walked to the public hall of audience (Diwan-i-am) to conduct the primary business of his government. State officials presented reports and made requests. Two hours later, the einperor was in the Diwan-i-khas to hold private audiences and discuss confidential matters. High ministers of state placed their petitions before him and tax officials presented their accounts. Occasionally, the emperor viewed the works of highly reputed artists or building plans of architects (minar)
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Identify the elements that went into the making of the Mughal ideal of kingship.
Find out more about any one Mughal chronicle. Prepare a report describing the author, and the language, style and content of the text. Describe at
least two visuals used to illustrate the chronicle of your choice, focusing on the symbols used to indicate the power of the emperor.
Prepare a report comparing the present-day system of government with the Mughal court and administration, focusing on ideals of rulership, court rituals, and means of recruitment into the imperial service, highlighting the similarities and differences that you notice.
Why did Akbar abolish the pilgrimage tax? Give two reasons.
Mention the significance of Sijda in the Mughal court.
What was the form of greeting an ambassador was expected to offer while being presented before the Mughal emperor?
Mention the main objective of Akbar behind Jharokc Darshan.
Who is considered as the Great Mughal? Describe his two achievements.
How was Mughal dynasty came to an end in India?
Discuss any two objectives of the chronicles got prepared by the Mughal rulers.
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