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The brilliant development of Hindi poetry during the reign of Akbar
by Guest Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:48 pm
The brilliant development of original Hindi poetry in the time of Akbar may be ascribed partly, like the contemporary development of literature in England, to the undefinable influence exercised by a glorious and victorious reign, which necessarily produces a stimulating effect on all
the activities of the human mind. The emperor's known
and avowed partiality for Hindu practices and modes of thought, and the active interest which he showed in acquiring a knowledge of the ancient literature of India, contributed to the satisfactory result, as did the comparative peace secured by a government stronger than its pre-
decessors. Although the achievement of Tulsl Das may not have been brought to the personal knowledge of Akbar, the poet felt that he could carry on his prolonged labours without fear of disturbance or persecution. Almost all Hindu poetry of merit is closely associated with the unrestricted practice of the Hindu religion, which was absolutely assured by the government of Akbar. Muhammadans alone
had reason to complain that the imperial principles of
universal toleration were often disregarded to their detriment. The Muhammadan literature of the time, written mainly by courtiers and officials, appears to be far inferior in originality to the Hindi poetry. The impetus given to Hindi literature by the policy of Akbar lasted long after his death, throughout the reign of Jahangir, who ordinarily continued his father's system of government.
-Vincent Smith, Akbar the Great Mogul
the activities of the human mind. The emperor's known
and avowed partiality for Hindu practices and modes of thought, and the active interest which he showed in acquiring a knowledge of the ancient literature of India, contributed to the satisfactory result, as did the comparative peace secured by a government stronger than its pre-
decessors. Although the achievement of Tulsl Das may not have been brought to the personal knowledge of Akbar, the poet felt that he could carry on his prolonged labours without fear of disturbance or persecution. Almost all Hindu poetry of merit is closely associated with the unrestricted practice of the Hindu religion, which was absolutely assured by the government of Akbar. Muhammadans alone
had reason to complain that the imperial principles of
universal toleration were often disregarded to their detriment. The Muhammadan literature of the time, written mainly by courtiers and officials, appears to be far inferior in originality to the Hindi poetry. The impetus given to Hindi literature by the policy of Akbar lasted long after his death, throughout the reign of Jahangir, who ordinarily continued his father's system of government.
-Vincent Smith, Akbar the Great Mogul
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Re: The brilliant development of Hindi poetry during the reign of Akbar
by Kayalvizhi Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:52 pm
How old is Hindi? Is Hindi=Hindustani?
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Re: The brilliant development of Hindi poetry during the reign of Akbar
by Guest Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:56 pm
Kayalvizhi wrote:How old is Hindi? Is Hindi=Hindustani?
Not sure. I know of Amir Khusrau's hindi poems which were written in the 13th century AD. the relationship between hindi and hindustani is somewhat complex and not easy to explain in a few words.
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Re: The brilliant development of Hindi poetry during the reign of Akbar
by Kayalvizhi Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:34 pm
thanks
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