Tuzk-e-Jahangiri () or Jahangirnama Jahangiri Intro. () is the autobiography of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (1569–1627). The Tuzk-e-Jahangiri is written in Persian language, and follows the tradition of his great-grandfather, Babur (1487–1530), who had written the Baburnama; though Jahangir went a step further and besides writing on the history of his reign, he included details such as his reflections on art, politics, and information about his family.
He wrote the memoirs in stages through most of his life until 1622. His own manuscript was magnificently illustrated by his studio of painters,Losty, 17-18 but the illustrations were very early dispersed, many being found in muraqqa (albums) compiled by his sons.Losty, 82 Several are in the British Library.
Jahangir's autobiography reflects his views on various political, religious and social issues. He noted many of his local legislative policies. Among them were his decrees to manage and regulate the jagirdars. These were people who held the jagir, the emperor's land grant title. The jagirdars were to receive the income of the land and use it to mainly finance the maintenance of troops and addressing town needs. Jahangir made various attempts to halt corruption by the jagirdars. He prohibited each of them from using the money for personal profit by ordering that part of the land income go to hospitals and infirmaries and for each town to be equipped with mosques. Jahangir also kept the jagirdars from gaining interest in family or land riches by ordering the jagirdars to seek his approval before marrying someone from the town they ruled in. He also spoke of his trust in his beloved wife Nur Jahan, praising her courage and skill and acknowledging the influence she had on him.
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