Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s3.t2.36

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c7.s3.t2.36

The playing of cards (*Ganjafa*) appears to have been first introduced into Hindustan by the Mughal Emperor Babur.⁴ Akbar seems to have made certain improvements in the game which became widely popular during his reign. The old Mughal pack of cards was made up of eight suits of twelve cards each, the Queen and the Jack of the present pack being replaced by one *Wazir* or Premier. The old Mughal cards have not gone out of use altogether, even now.⁵

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