Mughal Farmane Khand 1 – मुघल फर्माने खंड १ (इ.स. १५४० ते इ.स. १७०६)

Mughal Farmane Khand 1 (1540 AD to 1706 AD)- (Marathi Translation of Original Persian Documents done by Guruprasad Kanitkar)
For scholars and enthusiasts tracing the footsteps of history, the volume Mughal Farmans: Volume 1 (1540 AD to 1706 AD) serves as an invaluable treasure trove of primary historical sources. This Marathi translation derived from Persian Farmans (royal decrees) and Nishans (princely orders) preserved in the Uttar Pradesh State Archives, casts a new light on the administrative and social history of medieval India.
In addition to the decrees of the Mughal Emperors, this collection includes an extremely rare Sanad (charter) issued by Sher Shah Suri, the person who challenged the Mughals. Notably, the volume features a Farman issued in 1602 by Sultan Salim (Jahangir) while he was in rebellion against Emperor Akbar, a document that bears witness to the political conflicts of that era.
Key Documents Included in this Volume:
• Sher Shah Suri: 1 Rare *Sanad*.
• Emperor Akbar: 6 *Farmans*.
• Emperor Jahangir: 13 *Farmans*.
• Emperor Shah Jahan: 5 *Farmans* and 2 *Nishans* (issued during his tenure as a Prince).
• Emperor Aurangzeb (Alamgir): 7 *Farmans* and 2 *Nishans*.
• Others: Significant *Nishans* issued by Prince Murad Bakhsh and Prince Dara Shikoh.
Primarily pertaining to the subject of *Madad-i-Ma’ash* (land grants for subsistence), these 44 documents elucidate the revenue systems and royal protocols prevalent during that period. With the inclusion of contextual notes and historical background accompanying each document, this volume will undoubtedly prove to be a cherished collectible for history enthusiasts.