A Traveller’s Observations and Misinterpretations of Distant Land

French physician Francois Bernier visited India during the late years of Emperor Shahjahan and witnessed the war of succession. He stayed in India for a long duration and have documented his experiences in his book Travels in the Mughal Empire. Present paper critically analyses his observations and interpretation of contemporary India.

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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28900856
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Travel Writing and Literature
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Abstract

French physician Francois Bernier visited India during the late years of Emperor Shahjahan and witnessed the war of succession. He stayed in India for a long duration and have documented his experiences in his book Travels in the Mughal Empire. Present paper critically analyses his observations and interpretation of contemporary India.

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