Jahangir's Pet Deer and the Mughal Menagerie

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Jahangir's Pet Deer and the Mughal Menagerie

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mughal imperial menagerie under Emperor Jahangir, who kept a vast collection of exotic animals at his court. They discuss Jahangir's personal fondness for a pet deer named Hansraj, the role of animal gifts in Mughal-Safavid-Ottoman diplomacy, and the detailed descriptions of animals in the Jahangirnama. The episode also touches on the symbolic meaning of animals in Mughal art, including the famous painting of a turkey presented by a Portuguese Jesuit. Additionally, they examine the practical aspects of maintaining such a menagerie, from hunting cheetahs to elephant stables, and how these animals reflected imperial power. Finally, they connect the Mughal menagerie to the broader early modern exchange of fauna between empires, including the Ottoman and Safavid courts. #MughalEmpire #Jahangir #Menagerie #Jahangirnama #Safavid #Ottoman #ExoticAnimals #Hansraj #Cheetah #Elephant #Turkey #Jesuit #Diplomacy #Gifts #MughalArt #PetDeer #India #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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