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How do ou think that the chronicles commissioned by the Mughal Emperors are an important source for studying Mughal history ?

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Solution :Chronicles as a source for studying Mughal history
(i) Chronicles are important source for studying history of the Mughal rule.
(II) They were written to project the vision of an enlightened kingdom-that-who came under its umbrella.
(iii) They were meant to convey messages to those who resist the Mughal rule .
(iv) Rulers WANTED to ensure that there was an account of their rule for posterity.
(v) The histories they wrote FOCUSED on events centered on the ruler, his family, the courts and nobles, wars and administrative ARRANGEMENTS.
(vi) Akbar- Nama, Shahjahan Nama, Alamgir Nama suggest that in the eyes of their authors the history of the EMPIRE and the court was synonymous with that of the emperor. (Any other relevant Points) (Any four points to be examined)


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