why are chronicles produced during Mughal rules? describe different steps and people involved in it
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Mughal chronicles present the empire as comprising many different ethnic and religious communities – Hindus, Jainas, Zoroastrians and Muslims. As the source of all peace and stability, the emperor stood above all religious and ethnic groups, mediated among them, and ensured that justice and peace prevailed. Nobility or chief officers as they were commonly called were one of the most important pillars of the Mughal state. They were very loyal to their Emperor and were called "Guldasta". The relationship between the nobles and the Emperor was one of loyalty towards the Emperor The most important pillar of the Mughal state was its nobility. Owing to several factors, the Mughal nobility was a heterogenous body composed of diverse ethnic and religious groups. (b) This ensured that no faction became large or powerful enough to challange the authority of the state. 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.
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The Chronicles written during the Mughal period are an important source to study the Mughal Empire. They were written,
To convey a vision of enlightened kingdom to all those who came under its umbrella.
To convey to those who resisted the rule of the Mughals that all resistance was destined to fail.
To ensure that there was an account of their rule for posterity
The authors of the chronicles were court historians in the Mughal Empire. Histories written by them focused on events centred on the ruler, his family, the court and nobles, wars and administrative system.
The titles of the chronicles such as Akbar Nama,Shajahan Nama,and Alamgir Nama indicate that the history of the empire and the court was synonymous with that of the emperor.