Details like these, including some entertaining insights, form the memoirs of niccolao manucci, a fascinating and versatile traveller, whose adventures in india are fit for a work of fiction. The entire book was written during the years manucci spent in madras. It is a faithful and vivid picture of mediaeval india from 16561680. Edited under the supervision of the royal asiatic society and published for the government of india. From a purtugese book, written by the same surgeon, led me the exact information. Which books are worth reading about the mughal empire in. The book mogul india 4 volumes in 2 provides a vivid eyewitness. Born in venice in 1638, manucci spent almost all his adult life in india and breathed his last in chennai c. Niccolao manucci 19 april 16381717 was an italian writer and traveller. Niccolao manucci s history of the mughals about onethird of which was originally written in italian and which was subsequently almost wholly rewritten in portuguese mixed with french, is organised into five parts. His records have been a source of history about shah jahan, aurangzeb, shivaji, dara shikoh, shah alam, raja jai singh and kirat singh. Mogul india or storia do mogor book by niccolao manucci. Manucci, niccolao, irvine, william, irvine, margaret l kindle store.
Manucci, niccolao storia do mogor, or mogul india, 16531708. Comprehensive in its groundwork and masterly and lucid in its details, manuccis book, as presented in its english garb by irvine, ranks among the most authoritative sources at the disposal of the historian of the future. Italian writer and traveller niccolao manucci wrote in his book history of the mogul dynasty in india. The story of this colourful venetian who came to india in the 17th. Manucci, niccolao, irvine, william, irvine, margaret l. Aug 02, 2010 history of the mogul dynasty in india book. Manucci, niccolao 16391717 book condition used very good copy in the original giltblocked cloth. A pepys of mogul india, 16531708 by niccolao manucci. All these questions flow beneath the surface of the book, and because neither manucci nor bernier is an objective narrator, we are continually forced to. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Like tavernier and brucer, two equality famous travellers works, hedges diary of. History of the mogul dynasty in india by niccolao manucci, 97876524321, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From its foundation by tamerlane, in the year 99, to the accession of aurengzebe, in the year 1657.
Storia do mogor or mogul india 16531708 four volumes. I appreciate the effort made to make this and similar books available to the public. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. European surgeon who attended satguru gobind singh in 1708. The name of the original book isstoria do mogor or mogul india16531708 written by niccolao manucci. Manuccis own life is brimful of adventure, and not less interesting is the story of the vicissitudes. Manucci, niccolao 16391717 people and organisations. Corners sharp with an overa quantity available 1 edition folio society edition binding hardcover publisher london. Adrishya stories of great indian spies based on the. Manucci was recruited, in emergency, as a gunner for prince dara shikoh during the seige of bhakkar. Memoirs of the mogul court edited by michael edwardes by.
Memoirs of the mughal court the news international. Mogul india 16531708 or storia do mogor, by niccolao. From its foundation by tamerlane, in the year 99, to the accession of aurengzebe, in the year 1657 about akbar, a policy which he employed to fix the indians in his interests, was, to receive into the number of his wives their daughters. The publication of such volumes is essential to the future progress of the study of indian history and archaeology. Niccolao manucci 19 april 16381717 was an italian writer and. By john dryden, esq by john dryden history of aurangzib. He wrote a memoir about the indian subcontinent during the mughal era.
His records have been a source of history about shah jahan, aurangzeb. The author, niccolao manucci was a native of venice. Manucci had firsthand knowledge of the mughal court, and the book is considered to be the most. Niccolao manucci, the venetian traveler who worked in the mughal court, has written down the details of dara shikohs death. The storytrails blog every sight has a story to tell. Foxing is the age related browning, or brownyellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. He worked in the service of dara shikoh, shah alam, raja jai singh and kirat singh. Memoirs of the mogul court by niccolao manucci and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mogul india 16531708 or storia do mogor, by niccolao manucci. The venetian arrived in surat as a 17yearold in 1656 and, making his way to delhi, became an artilleryman in the moghul army.
This is an exact reproduction of a book published before 1923. Mogul india 16531708 or storia do mogor, by niccolao manucci by low price. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections. A history of gujaratfrom the earliest period to the present timeby. According to manucci, he was offered the chance to join aurangzebs army but he decided to flee instead. These are the faceless heroes of warthe spieswho collect classified information about the enemy, skilfully helping the ruler and the government to safeguard their. Translated with introduction and notes by william irvine. Irvine, william, 1840publication date 1907 topics india history, mogul empire publisher london, murray collection robarts. He also accompanied the defeated prince during his escape to lahore from delhi. London john murray, for the government of india 19071908 first edition.
During this time, he had reinvented himself as a doctor with the help of books sent by his. This page was last edited on 6 september 2019, at 17. Genre, ethnology, and pilgrimage, 12501700 published on 24 apr 2009 by brill. The book mogul india 4 volumes in 2 provides a vivid eyewitness account of mughal india. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A wellknown travellers account of mughal india, manucci the venetians work, which has been typically out of print for a long time ever since its appearance in 19079, is now offered in its full and unexpurgated form. Discover book depositorys huge selection of niccolao manucci books online. Manucci, niccolao 16391717 people and organisations trove. Some remain invisible, away from direct combat, and yet risk their lives to protect the honour of their king and country. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Being an abridged edition of the storia do mogor of niccolao manucci by william irvine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When history is so distorted, it becomes impossible for any historian to sift the facts and bring to light the historical truth.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Born in venice in 1638, manucci spent almost all his adult life in. Memoirs of the mogul court by niccolao manucci abebooks. Mogul india, or storia do mogor, by niccolao manucci c. The indian travelogue of niccolao manucci when the mughal prince, dara shikoh was defeated by his brother, aurangzeb, he had an italian artilleryman in his employ by the name of nicolau manucci. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc.
Niccolo manucci dara shikos italian gunner at bukkur. Storia do mogor, or, mogul india, 16531708 by niccolao. According to him, upon daras capture, aurangzeb ordered his men to have his head brought up to him and he inspected it thoroughly to ensure that it was dara indeed. Back of the book not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat. Slightly edited and abridged by fwp for classroom use. Dec 03, 2010 a pepys of mogul india, 16531708 by niccolao manucci. The cultural translation of niccolao manuccis book of travels in the book of travels. Irvine 19 external scan works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.
The travels of niccolao manucci live history india. Being an abridged edition of the storia do mogor of niccolao manucci. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Niccolao manucci academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Niccolao manucci 16391717 was an italian writer and traveller. Aurangzeb goes to kashmir, an excerpt from mogul india, or. He worked in the service of dara shikohdara shikoh. All editorial emendations in square brackets are by fwp, and are often based on irvines notes. The reading was rough from the first page to the last. Manucci had firsthand knowledge of the mughal court, and the book is considered to be the most detailed account of the mughal court. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Manucci is famous for his work storia do mogor, an account of mughal history and life. Or, mogul india, 16531708 by niccolao manucci 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
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