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About The Book: The book documents the autobiographical Memoirs of Emperor Jahangir, translated by Major David Price in 1785-86 from the original Persian manuscript. It's a widely held belief that autobiographies often present a fictionalized account of a person's life, as individuals tend to reveal only select aspects to the public. Genuine and truthful autobiographies are rare, with examples like Mahatma Gandhi and Bertrand Russell being exceptions. However, Emperor Jahangir's Memoirs hold historical significance, shedding light on the events and figures of his era. As a powerful and undisputed ruler of Hindustan at the time, he provided a relatively authentic account of his life and the period's events. His candid admission of his excessive wine consumption and efforts to curb it, as well as his commitment to delivering impartial justice, are noteworthy. Jahangir even issued twelve ordinances, including one on the "China of Justice," emphasizing the importance of fair conduct among officials in their respective roles, symbolized by its attachment to the battlements of the Agra Castle's royal tower. About The Translator: David Price (1762-1835) was a Welsh orientalist and East India Company officer. He joined the Company's army in 1781, serving in India and participating in battles against Tippu Sultan. Price developed a deep interest in Persian culture during his time in Surat, collecting manuscripts and studying historical classics. He held various military and administrative roles. He wrote on oriental history, including the well-regarded "Chronological Retrospect" and "Memoirs of the Emperor Jahangueir." Price was also a respected member of oriental scholarly societies. The Title 'Memoirs of the Emperor Jahangueir written/authored/edited by Translator: David Price', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121283571 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 150 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House.