Hi everyone..
This time i am back with a post solely to discuss the twins of Akbar and Mariam-Uz-Zamani . The account of the birth and demise of the twins from the Akbarnama, has been mentioned in my earlier post on their children . Here i have tried to lay emphasis on the underlying events which led to the demise of the kids.
Name - Hasan Mirza and Husain Mirza
DOB - 19 October 1564 / Thursday 13 Raby' al-awal 972 / 13th day of 3rd month of the Islamic Year 972
Expired On - Hussain Mirza - 29 October, 1564 / Sunday 23 Raby' al-awal 972 /
Hassan Mirza - 5 November, 1564 / Sunday 1 Raby' al-THaany 972
Mother - Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum(MUZ) / Harka Bai(HK)
In Akbarnama, Volume 2, Page-357, Abu'l Fazl, notes the incident of birth of these kids, as follows.
He writes:
" One of the occurrences, which occurred during this happy time, was the birth of twins. Two priceless jewels appeared from one matrix*,{this refers to the mother of the twins} two world-lighting stars emerged by one ascension, two (pairs of) glorious eyes received brightness, two (sets of) earrings were exalted, two precious necklaces shone, two powerful arms came into being, two wrists of success appeared, two beauteous eyebrows came into being, two ears of joy were opened. That is, two twin princes were born. The worlds expanded with joy, and the parterres of flowers smiled.{means the parents(parterres) of the kids(flowers) - i.e. Akbar and HK/MUZ} The carpet of joy was spread from shore to shore and happiness was proclaimed to mankind. The sound of the drum of rejoicing was heard throughout the nine heavens, and the strains of the organ of felicity resounded over the six sides of the world. "
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*Matrix -
This word is used by Abu'l Fazl to describe the mother of the Twin Princes. This word is also used by Abu'l Fazl in his Akbarnama, Volume-2, Page-503, to describe HK/MUZ, vis-a-vis Akbar. Hence, keeping in mind the usage of this term in Akbarnama, the meaning of the word "Matrix", appears quite beautiful as a "Mass of fine grained rock in which gems are embedded", or a point of star/light.
Reference:
The 7th Impression(1998) of the 9th edition(1995) of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English, Page-841, edited by Della Thompson, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
}
Abu'l Fazl dedicates a verse to this auspicious moment.
Qasim Arslan made this chronogram about the birth of those two royal pearls.
He further writes:
These two unique pearls of the 'ocean of holiness' ,{the parents are called Holy} 'returned to the ample domain of the other world after one month'.{passed away and went to the 'other' world.} They FLUNG DOWN the coin of their lives for their father. H.M. felt grieved at the departure of those two early fruits, but trod the pleasant path of acquiescence and resignation, for to the farseeing there is no remedy save submission and resignation against the inevitable Divine decrees.
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Religio-Historic Note
The names of the Twin Princes - Hasan and Husain, were ALSO the names of the grandsons of Prophet Mohammed. The grandsons were destined to be martyrs . Their mother, Fatima, was a deeply knowledgeable and chaste lady.
The complete article can be read at this link :
Archival snippets of Prince of Wales' Visit to Fatehpur Sikri in 1906 | Tributes to Akbar and Fatehpur Sikri | Mariam-Uz-Zamani's Twins' death linked with Fatehpur Sikri | With Akbarnama miniatures, 30+ pictures of Fatehpur Sikri from archives
INFERENCE ::
Note the line above in Bold Underlined, where Abu'l Fazl, tells us about the death of the twins. I have read this line many times and still the meaning of this LINE is a mystery to me, as there were many thoughts which came to me. We should keep in mind that Abu'l Fazl was a mystic and a learned philosopher of a highly developed intellect . I have read a lot of his work, and it's quite clear from his writings that he had the remarkable distinction of penning down the most dark acts in the 'calmest possible' manner, thus hiding or not giving the details of the actual act which could not be transpired. Perhaps, he wants to tell us something more than what is understood. It appears that, he wanted to tell us something, which is not conspicuous.
He says that the twins FLUNG DOWN the Coin of their lives for their father.
Let's try to understand this word by word.
1. If one looks at the adjective used by Fazl in his writing, this says that the twins "FLUNG DOWN" their lives. Ponder at the locution chosen by him. And, the manner in which the clause has been fabricated. The assembly of words points towards a violent action and an aggressive approach while describing the event. Does this means that the lives of the twins, who are described as unique pearls and priceless jewels, were taken away in a forceful manner ?
Literally, the word FLUNG, means to throw forcefully / to impel(constrain) with a great force. This raises a genuine question about the nature of the demise of these twins, which does NOT seem natural, but was compelled to happen by aggression or violence.
2. Next, let us come to the following phrase "Coin of their Lives".
It is indeed perplexing that Abu'l Fazl has described the Life of the Twins on the wavelength of Coins. Moreover, he says that the Coin of the lives of twins was FLUNG DOWN (forcefully taken away) for their father.
Why was the terminology of a "Coin" used here.?.
Why did Abu'l Fazl say that the lives were sacrificed(with force) for their father.?.
Doesn't the analogy of a "Coin" put light on the fact that the lives of the twins were a part of some 'gamble' . Did they pay the price for being ROYAL HEIRS.?. Normally, the use of "COIN" and that too when it is "FLUNG DOWN" , is used for a toss/gamble. For example : In many games, we 'forcefully' throw a coin for a toss "to decide the future course" of the event.
On similar lines, Abu'l Fazl's depiction of "giving up the lives of twins for their father" or the "FLUNG-'ing' down of the Coin of Life for their father" , naturally raises a strong suspicion.
Was the demise of twins related to Akbar in some manner, or his prestige.?. We know, Akbar's Foster Mother, Maham Anga was responsible in him remaining childless for Long, but by the time, Hasan and Husain were born, she was no more. Hence, she cannot be held responsible for any act here. The clause is interesting, that why, Abu'l Fazl said, the twins sacrificed their lives for their father. I am still in process of searching more documents for my answers.
Read the Line once more :
They "FLUNG DOWN" the "COIN" of their LIVES "FOR" their FATHER.
There were many events which were 'tried to be hid' beneath the 'Royal Carpet' , as chronicling them was not at the liberty of the chronicler. But, Abu'l Fazl's work provides an implicit understanding of the event. Perhaps, he wanted to tell something, but did not enjoy the sovereignty to do so. It is also possible that he did not want to disclose the exact sequence of events and the circumstances which led to the death of twins. BUT, the placement of the finely selected phrases in the construction of the above sentence, is a testimony to the fact, that these words are not a mere gaffe, but a result of a carefully and cleverly woven web of 'unvoiced deliberate speech'.
These words 'silently' give a tacit approval to 2 points :
a. The incident of losing twins was not natural; it suggests use of force/aggression; an event/course of action, which has not been given to us by Abu'l Fazl .
b. The twins sacrificed their life FOR their father. The possible circumstances have already been discussed above.
Indeed, Abu'l Fazl has displayed his class, which makes him stand apart from many chroniclers in this extract from Akbarnama, and intelligently woven a web of cleverly chosen words in describing the death of the twins. And made all of us ponder over the reasons and underlying factors, which led to the demise of the twins, and HOW they 'sacrificed' their lives for their father......While i have given my views based on my readings, now i expect the views of my readers to help me unshackle these mysterious writings of Abu'l Fazl....Till then, i am continuing with my search for the exact reasons....
Here is a video of the Old Serial, "Akbar - The Great" of 1980's which aired on DoorDarshan, and was made by Akbar Khan. It was a well researched & very short series of approximately 50 episodes....Here is the Video of the Episode which shows, the Birth/Demise of Twin sons of Akbar and his Hindu Queen, the Princess of Amer.
This time i am back with a post solely to discuss the twins of Akbar and Mariam-Uz-Zamani . The account of the birth and demise of the twins from the Akbarnama, has been mentioned in my earlier post on their children . Here i have tried to lay emphasis on the underlying events which led to the demise of the kids.
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| The death of the twin sons led to unhappiness everywhere including in Amer. |
Name - Hasan Mirza and Husain Mirza
DOB - 19 October 1564 / Thursday 13 Raby' al-awal 972 / 13th day of 3rd month of the Islamic Year 972
Expired On - Hussain Mirza - 29 October, 1564 / Sunday 23 Raby' al-awal 972 /
Hassan Mirza - 5 November, 1564 / Sunday 1 Raby' al-THaany 972
Mother - Mariam-Uz-Zamani Begum(MUZ) / Harka Bai(HK)
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| Akbarnama Extract Akbar had arrived in Agra before the birth of these twins on Tuesday, 3 Rabi-al-awwal, 972 , i.e., 9th October, 1564. |
In Akbarnama, Volume 2, Page-357, Abu'l Fazl, notes the incident of birth of these kids, as follows.
He writes:
" One of the occurrences, which occurred during this happy time, was the birth of twins. Two priceless jewels appeared from one matrix*,{this refers to the mother of the twins} two world-lighting stars emerged by one ascension, two (pairs of) glorious eyes received brightness, two (sets of) earrings were exalted, two precious necklaces shone, two powerful arms came into being, two wrists of success appeared, two beauteous eyebrows came into being, two ears of joy were opened. That is, two twin princes were born. The worlds expanded with joy, and the parterres of flowers smiled.{means the parents(parterres) of the kids(flowers) - i.e. Akbar and HK/MUZ} The carpet of joy was spread from shore to shore and happiness was proclaimed to mankind. The sound of the drum of rejoicing was heard throughout the nine heavens, and the strains of the organ of felicity resounded over the six sides of the world. "
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| Akbarnama extract. Note the use of word matrix and the highlighted part. And co relate it with the next extract from Akbarnama. |
{
*Matrix -
This word is used by Abu'l Fazl to describe the mother of the Twin Princes. This word is also used by Abu'l Fazl in his Akbarnama, Volume-2, Page-503, to describe HK/MUZ, vis-a-vis Akbar. Hence, keeping in mind the usage of this term in Akbarnama, the meaning of the word "Matrix", appears quite beautiful as a "Mass of fine grained rock in which gems are embedded", or a point of star/light.
Reference:
The 7th Impression(1998) of the 9th edition(1995) of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English, Page-841, edited by Della Thompson, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
}
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| Description of birth of Salim from Akbarnama and the sending of Mariam Uz Zamani, the matrix, to the abode of Sheikh Salim Chisti in Fatehpur Sikri. |
Abu'l Fazl dedicates a verse to this auspicious moment.
Verse
There was such a round of bumpers
That patience deserted patience, and sense left sense.
H.M. took the blooming of these two rose-bushes as an omen of the auspiciousness of two worlds.
He returned thanks to God, and named one of the twins Mirza Hasan, the other Mirza Husain.
There was such a round of bumpers
That patience deserted patience, and sense left sense.
H.M. took the blooming of these two rose-bushes as an omen of the auspiciousness of two worlds.
He returned thanks to God, and named one of the twins Mirza Hasan, the other Mirza Husain.
Qasim Arslan made this chronogram about the birth of those two royal pearls.
Verse
The unique king had two sons as successors
Two jewels came into the hands from the casket of success. {refers to the mother of twins.} Time searching for the date wrote thus:
Two moons appeared from the zenith.{refers to the Almighty.}
The unique king had two sons as successors
Two jewels came into the hands from the casket of success. {refers to the mother of twins.} Time searching for the date wrote thus:
Two moons appeared from the zenith.{refers to the Almighty.}
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| Akbarnama extract - Demise of the twins of Emperor Akbar |
He further writes:
These two unique pearls of the 'ocean of holiness' ,{the parents are called Holy} 'returned to the ample domain of the other world after one month'.{passed away and went to the 'other' world.} They FLUNG DOWN the coin of their lives for their father. H.M. felt grieved at the departure of those two early fruits, but trod the pleasant path of acquiescence and resignation, for to the farseeing there is no remedy save submission and resignation against the inevitable Divine decrees.
****************************END of Akbarnama Extract****************************
Religio-Historic Note
The names of the Twin Princes - Hasan and Husain, were ALSO the names of the grandsons of Prophet Mohammed. The grandsons were destined to be martyrs . Their mother, Fatima, was a deeply knowledgeable and chaste lady.
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| Comparison of the aesthetic tastes of Shah Jahan and Akbar. A fitting tribute to Akbar. The story behind Akbar's association with Fatehpur Sikri is also given, starting with the death of the twin sons of Akbar and Mariam-Uz-Zamani, which lead to the contact with Sufi Sheikh Salim Chisti. |
The complete article can be read at this link :
Archival snippets of Prince of Wales' Visit to Fatehpur Sikri in 1906 | Tributes to Akbar and Fatehpur Sikri | Mariam-Uz-Zamani's Twins' death linked with Fatehpur Sikri | With Akbarnama miniatures, 30+ pictures of Fatehpur Sikri from archives
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INFERENCE ::
Note the line above in Bold Underlined, where Abu'l Fazl, tells us about the death of the twins. I have read this line many times and still the meaning of this LINE is a mystery to me, as there were many thoughts which came to me. We should keep in mind that Abu'l Fazl was a mystic and a learned philosopher of a highly developed intellect . I have read a lot of his work, and it's quite clear from his writings that he had the remarkable distinction of penning down the most dark acts in the 'calmest possible' manner, thus hiding or not giving the details of the actual act which could not be transpired. Perhaps, he wants to tell us something more than what is understood. It appears that, he wanted to tell us something, which is not conspicuous.
He says that the twins FLUNG DOWN the Coin of their lives for their father.
Let's try to understand this word by word.
1. If one looks at the adjective used by Fazl in his writing, this says that the twins "FLUNG DOWN" their lives. Ponder at the locution chosen by him. And, the manner in which the clause has been fabricated. The assembly of words points towards a violent action and an aggressive approach while describing the event. Does this means that the lives of the twins, who are described as unique pearls and priceless jewels, were taken away in a forceful manner ?
Literally, the word FLUNG, means to throw forcefully / to impel(constrain) with a great force. This raises a genuine question about the nature of the demise of these twins, which does NOT seem natural, but was compelled to happen by aggression or violence.
2. Next, let us come to the following phrase "Coin of their Lives".
It is indeed perplexing that Abu'l Fazl has described the Life of the Twins on the wavelength of Coins. Moreover, he says that the Coin of the lives of twins was FLUNG DOWN (forcefully taken away) for their father.
Why was the terminology of a "Coin" used here.?.
Why did Abu'l Fazl say that the lives were sacrificed(with force) for their father.?.
Doesn't the analogy of a "Coin" put light on the fact that the lives of the twins were a part of some 'gamble' . Did they pay the price for being ROYAL HEIRS.?. Normally, the use of "COIN" and that too when it is "FLUNG DOWN" , is used for a toss/gamble. For example : In many games, we 'forcefully' throw a coin for a toss "to decide the future course" of the event.
On similar lines, Abu'l Fazl's depiction of "giving up the lives of twins for their father" or the "FLUNG-'ing' down of the Coin of Life for their father" , naturally raises a strong suspicion.
Was the demise of twins related to Akbar in some manner, or his prestige.?. We know, Akbar's Foster Mother, Maham Anga was responsible in him remaining childless for Long, but by the time, Hasan and Husain were born, she was no more. Hence, she cannot be held responsible for any act here. The clause is interesting, that why, Abu'l Fazl said, the twins sacrificed their lives for their father. I am still in process of searching more documents for my answers.
Read the Line once more :
They "FLUNG DOWN" the "COIN" of their LIVES "FOR" their FATHER.
There were many events which were 'tried to be hid' beneath the 'Royal Carpet' , as chronicling them was not at the liberty of the chronicler. But, Abu'l Fazl's work provides an implicit understanding of the event. Perhaps, he wanted to tell something, but did not enjoy the sovereignty to do so. It is also possible that he did not want to disclose the exact sequence of events and the circumstances which led to the death of twins. BUT, the placement of the finely selected phrases in the construction of the above sentence, is a testimony to the fact, that these words are not a mere gaffe, but a result of a carefully and cleverly woven web of 'unvoiced deliberate speech'.
These words 'silently' give a tacit approval to 2 points :
a. The incident of losing twins was not natural; it suggests use of force/aggression; an event/course of action, which has not been given to us by Abu'l Fazl .
b. The twins sacrificed their life FOR their father. The possible circumstances have already been discussed above.
Indeed, Abu'l Fazl has displayed his class, which makes him stand apart from many chroniclers in this extract from Akbarnama, and intelligently woven a web of cleverly chosen words in describing the death of the twins. And made all of us ponder over the reasons and underlying factors, which led to the demise of the twins, and HOW they 'sacrificed' their lives for their father......While i have given my views based on my readings, now i expect the views of my readers to help me unshackle these mysterious writings of Abu'l Fazl....Till then, i am continuing with my search for the exact reasons....
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Here is a video of the Old Serial, "Akbar - The Great" of 1980's which aired on DoorDarshan, and was made by Akbar Khan. It was a well researched & very short series of approximately 50 episodes....Here is the Video of the Episode which shows, the Birth/Demise of Twin sons of Akbar and his Hindu Queen, the Princess of Amer.
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