Favourite pastimes of Mughal rulers- A Brief Analysis.
The Mughal rulers were great not only on account of their Valour and large empire but also on account of their tremendous love for Art and Recreation during their regime thousands of magnificent Palaces ,Forts and Mosque were erected which you can visit during your Golden triangle tour 4 days while visiting these buildings you can perceive their methods modes of Recreation .In their palaces they used to enjoy swing ride still you can find the golden Swing made out marble in DEEG palace this is known as the swing of lady Noorjahan.
each other to prove their might and skill.Similarly,They used to arrange wrestling competition during your Agra tour from Delhi you visit the Agra fort and do not forget to ask your Tour guide in Agra the place for elephant fights .The rulers had a great passion for flying of pigeons and watching such competitions.
They The Mighty rulers used to watch the elephant fights.The drunken elephants used to grapple
had a plethora of ways to get entertainment within their palaces or out of the palaces some of the games which were like puzzle for example a game of Dice which was very common in those days among the royal family members.in a fort of Fatehpursikri it can be still seen and then an idea can be secured from there .Out of the palace they would prefer Hunting and moreover would go with Queens and Mughal retinue and where they would stay approx one week or two week Sikandra was an ideal place for the Mughal rulers even today its tranquility attracts the tourists a lot.
In order to show their valour many competitions were organized for the peoples so that they can show their skills in front of the Rulers like Swords championship Spearhead Bow and arrow and so on .the reason for having such kind of events they can recruit the right person for their services.
Entertainment is the only thing that can make us stress free and can give smile in our life. It needs not only common people but also royal family members. Keeping in mind they had many modes to get some of them were available in the palaces or out of the palace. Akaber had a assorted court jesters who can make him laugh any time.
Martin Wynn
