What was the significance of Pelsaert's 'Remonstrantie'?

It served as an economic and social record for the Dutch East India Company, detailing trade opportunities and the standard of living in Northern India.

European Eyewitness Accounts of Mughals

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who visited India during Jahangir's reign?

Francisco Pelsaert was a Dutch merchant who visited India during the reign of Jahangir (around 1618). He is famous for his written account, 'The Remonstrantie', which describes Mughal life and trade.

Exam Year

2017

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ID: MED_MUG_2017_56 Ref: Francisco Pelsaert, Jahangir's India