The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri: or, Memoirs of Jahangir (Volume 1 of 2)

"The Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri: or, Memoirs of Jahangir (Volume 1 of 2)" by Jahangir, tells the story of the author's time as the fourth Mughal emperor of India. These writings give us a window into his life, how he ruled, and what society was like back then. We learn about the problems he had to deal with as a leader, as well as his thoughts on fairness, the natural world, and the people around him, like his family and the people who worked for him. The story begins with Jahangir becoming king in Agra, where he talks about being born and growing up as Akbar's son. Agra is shown to be a busy capital city with a lot of culture. Right away, he wants to be known for being fair, and he puts rules in place to stop people from being treated badly and to help them live better lives, following in his father's footsteps. He also shows how much he loves nature, especially flowers, and shares stories about his family and friends, giving us a full picture of a complicated ruler in charge of a big empire.