Mughals transmitted their grand vision through …

‘Mughals transmitted their grand vision through the writing of dynastic histories.’’ This statement is explained below:

1. Each manuscript contained an average of 120 full or double-page paintings of Battles, Court scenes, construction of buildings and hunts.

2. The chronicle is based on many sources including actual records of the events, official documents and oral testimony of knowledgeable people.

3. The political significant events were recorded over time.

4. It gave a chronological picture of all the aspects of the Akbar's Empire including geographical, cultural, social and administrative aspects.

5. Abul Fazal gave a lot of importance to diction and rhythm in his works.

6. A detailed description of Akbar's life could be obtained by Akbar Nama.

7. Badshah Nama was also written which was a similar tale of Akbar's reign by Abdul Hamid Lahori.

8. The 3 volumes were later revised by Shah Jahan's Wazir Sadulla Khan.