Jahangir's India
The Remonstrantie of Francisco Pelsaert

W.H. Moreland (Author), P. Geyl (Author)

9788119139323

Hardback, published 20 November 2024

108 pages
23 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

Originally written in Dutch, Jahangir's India is the English version of Remonstrantie, translated by W.H. Moreland and P. Geyl.

This small volume largely covers economic aspects during the reign of Jahangir (1605-27), such as land revenue systems, productivity, and trade in drugs and indigo. It contains a vivid description of Mughal provinces, such as Agra, Gujarat, Deccan, Kashmir, etc. It also mentions the trading networks in Gujarat, Agra, and other places.

The author discusses the emergence and mercantile activities conducted by the East India Company and the Dutch trade activities in India. Besides the economic description, the Dutch writer touches upon the society, and superstitious beliefs in India, including notes on Hinduism and Islam.

• Preface V
• Introduction - IX
• Notes On Pelsaert's Transliteration XVII
• The Remonstrantie
• I. The City Of Agra 1
• 2. The Trade Of Agra And The East Country 6
• 3. Indigo - 10
• 4. Description Of Gujarat Trade 19
• 5. The Dutch Trade In Northern India 21
• 6. Account Of The Provinces North And West Of Agra 30
• 7. Kashmir 33
• 8. Burhanpur And Gujarat - 37
• 9. The Trade In Drugs - 44
• Io. The Productivity And Yield Of The Land - 47
• Ii. The Administration Of The Country 50
• 12. The Manner Of Life - 60
• 13. Religious Superstitions 69
• 14. The Hindu Religion - 76
• 15. Moslem Marriages In Agra 81
• Conclusion - 85
• Index - 87