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Questions about Tuzk-e-Jahangiri

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What is the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri and who wrote it?

The Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, also called the Jahangirnama, is the autobiography of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, who lived from 1569 to 1627. Jahangir wrote the memoirs in stages through most of his life, covering the first nineteen years of his reign from 1605 to 1623. Later sections were continued by Mu'tamad Khan and Muhammad Hadi after Jahangir gave up writing in 1621.

What language is the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri written in?

The Tuzk-e-Jahangiri is written in Persian, following the tradition established by Jahangir's great-grandfather Babur, who composed the Baburnama in the same language.

Where is the original manuscript of the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri kept today?

The complete Tuzk-e-Jahangiri written by Jahangir himself has been housed in the National Museum of India since the 1950s. Illustrations from the manuscript were dispersed early and several are now held in the British Library.

When was the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri first printed?

The first important printed version of the Jahangirnama was produced by Sayyid Ahmad, printed at Ghazipur in 1863 and at Aligarh in 1864.

What topics does Jahangir cover in the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri?

Jahangir covered the history of his reign, his reflections on art, political and social views, local legislative policies including decrees about jagirdars, and personal matters including praise for his wife Nur Jahan. The text also serves as a reference for the reign of his father Akbar.

Who continued the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri after Jahangir stopped writing?

Mu'tamad Khan, the author of the Iqbal-nama, took over the memoirs at the start of 1623. Muhammad Hadi then continued the account to Jahangir's death in 1627.