Jahangir : The Naturalist (Old and Rare Book)
by MA Alvi and A Rahman
Author : MA Alvi and A Rahman
Publisher : Indian National Science Academy
Language : Persian and English
Item Code : INSA002
Pages : 150
Weight : 430 GM
Dimensions : 24.5 X 19 CM
Edition : 1989
Binding : PAPERBACK
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Jahangir did not belong to the community of the scientists. Nevertheless, his Memoirs that form primarily a historical document of his reign, contain a good deal of information on natural history and science which, for its accuracy, meticulousness of observation and originality, could well qualify any author of his times to claims of such distinction. Jahangir maintained a big aviary and a menagerie, carried out observations, tests and experiments. Often he would order a specimen to be dissected in his presence, keep records for ascertaining long range phenomena and take down measurements and weights.
The painters of his court, especially Ustad Mansur, who held from him the title of Nadiru'l-Asr (unique genius of the time) excelled in the art of animal and floral portaiture. The surviving items from Jahangir's collection of the paintings, make a veritable catalogue of strikingly accurate representations, which can be of use even for the purposes of modern research.
Jahangir's interests were widely known. Foreign dignitaries. his own nobles, hermits, traders and commoners brought for him presents of animals from far and wide. This added to the variety of his knowledge. He speaks of the loriquet of Malaysia, the African zebra, the mottled polecat of Afghanistan, the rare pheasants of the Himalayas, the Tibetan yak and the domestic turkey of Europe.
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