The document also presents a distinctive orbital genealogical seal, which means imperial power, and the name of King Abul Muzafar Jalaludin in the center, surrounded by the names of his predecessors.
The historical document with the main era proposes an understanding of spiritual practice. The document, which has been preserved in the State Archives and the Research Institute of Telangan (Tsar), emphasizes the autonomy provided by the pilgrims traveling from the subcontinent to bathe in the gang, demonstrating the unchanged value of religious freedom during the great changes. The document was from an era when the Mughal empire decreased, and Eastern India expanded its influence in India.
What says the old empire of Mughal “ferman”
The 250-year-old Magol document, “Firman”, as the director of King Zarina Parven described, covers the history of the region and the policy of the Mughal empire to pilgrims.
Written in the Shikasta scenario, the document shows the tax refusal of pilgrims bathed in the Alahabad River. Shikasta Script, a calligraphy style that appeared during the Mughal period, known for its intricate and artistic inscriptions.
The historical royal decree, which is 102 cm x 46 cm in size, issued by the Emperor of Mughal Shah Alah II, directs the officials in Alahabad Subakh to abandon all the payments for pilgrims and the mandate to protect the government for their expenses. The document is entrusted to officials and clerks who do not charge the pilgrims to monitor the river, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted religious practice. Even the law enforcement agencies, or Kotov, were instructed to respect this directive. The strict action will be taken against those who violate the ferman.
More than 250-year-old ink document is impossible
The document distinguishes a variety of pilgrims, in particular, mentioning Gujaratis and Marata, who traveled in large numbers to participate in this revered ritual. The document also presents a distinctive orbital genealogical seal, which means imperial power, and the name of King Abul Muzafar Jalaludin in the center, surrounded by the names of his predecessors. The unique form of the seal, similar to the co -ace, reflects the attention of Mughals to details in the documentation. The ink, used on handmade paper, is indelible, as evidenced by the incident when the flooded records were saved, and the ink darkened but did not disappear and did not flush.
