In what ways the production of books today is similar to or different from the ways in which mughal chronicles were produced?
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Explanation:
The daily routine and special festivities associated with the Mughal court would have conveyed a sense of the power of the emperor in the following ways :
The emperor, after personal religious prayers, appeared on a small balcony for Jharoka darshan, before a crowd of people for darshan of the emperor. The Jharoka darshan was introduced by Akbar with the objective of broadening the acceptance of the imperial authority as part of the popular faith.
The focus of the physical arrangement of the court was on the sovereign. It mirrored his status as the heart of society. Its centrepiece was, therefore, the throne, the takht which gave physical form to the function of the sovereign as pillar.
The rules regarding status of the Mughal elites were laid down with great precision. In court, status was determined by spatial proximity to the emperor.
Once the emperor sat on the throne, no one was permitted to move from his position or to leave without permission.
Whenever the court or darbar was held, all who had admittance were required to make the kornish.
The forms of salutation to the ruler indicated the person’s status in the hierarchy. Deeper prostration represented higher status.
The diplomatic envoys like ambassador were expected to offer an acceptable form of greeting — either by bowing deeply or kissing the ground or else to follow the Persian custom of clasping one’s hands in front of the chest.
Special occasions such as Id, Shab-i barat anniversary of accession to the throne, festivals — the solar and lunar birthdays of the monarch were celebrated in such a way that left tremendous impression on visitors.
Grand titles were adopted by the Mughal emperors at the time of coronation or after a victory over an enemy.
Mughal coins carried the full title of the reigning emperor with regal protocal.
A courtier always approached the emperor with gifts. He generally offered a small sum of money (nazr) or a large amount (peshkash).
Even in diplomatic relations, gifts were regarded as a sign of honour and respect.
Answer:
Books today is similar to or different from the ways in which mughal chronicles were produced