The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri: or, Memoirs of Jahangir (Volume 2 of 2)

This volume presents the later six years of a Mughal emperor’s own chronicle, rendered into smooth English by a skilled translator. Listeners will hear Jahangir’s personal reflections on the affairs of his court, the challenges of rule, and his keen eye for the world around him. The memoir offers a rare, first‑person glimpse into a pivotal period of early seventeenth‑century India.

Among the vivid entries are descriptions of a newly issued zodiacal coin, a startling comet that lit the night sky, and the devastating plague that swept Agra. Jahangir also devotes generous passages to the beauty of Kashmir, a tender tale involving a gardener’s daughter, and his fascination with painters and their works. Throughout, his voice balances imperial duty with a genuine love of nature and a desire for justice, making the record both historically rich and intimately human.