HIST 186 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Aurangzeb, Akbarnama, Bahadur Shah Ii
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Gupta empire (320 bce - 500 bce) and cholas (700 bce) The british would install themselves in forts and palaces because they were symbolic of power. Ain-i-akbari (mode of governing of akbar, 1590) Chronicled by a high official in the mughal state. The five books describe various departments of the mughal state under akbar while praising his rule. Principal value of the empire is both the land and people. The collector collects taxes in the name of the emperor. Collections should be organized and guarded against corruption (receipts and multiple treasures to document and manage the collection of tax revenue) The mint: gold and silver are the primary sources of currency and the mint describes how they are to be made pure. Care of food is seen as a form of knowledge and cultural sophistication. Food, despite its abundance, is approached with restraint and not taken for granted.
