How Did Aristocracy Celebrate Two Birthdays Of The Mughals?

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The Mughals lived in prodigious houses decorated with rich hangings and carpets. Aristocracy was observed in the Mughal dynasty, as the heir of the ruling emperor was next in throne after the death of the ruler. Each of the Mughal emperors ruled and lived lavishly but in a different manner. They celebrated two birthdays, one on solar calendar and other on the lunar year, by throwing lavish parties, and inviting people from Persia, Europe. This connotes, Mughals were in good terms with their counterparts and had the political influence. Celebrating two birthdays lavishly connotes the wealth and resources they had.

The Mughals were surrounded with countless servants and slaves who engaged with regular chores of empire (McNeil and Riello, 2016).

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