A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s1.1

v2.c81.s1.1

Describing the fruits and flowers of Agra, Jahangir observes, 'Melons, mangoes, and other fruits grow well in Agra and its neighbourhood. In the reign of my father many fruits of other countires, which till then were not to be had in India, were obtained there. Several sorts of grapes, such as the sahibi and the kishmishi, became common in several towns; for instance, in the bazars of Lahore every kind and variety that may be desired can be had in the grape season. Among fruits, one which they call ananas (pineapple), which is grown in the Frank ports, is of excessive fragrance and fine flavour. Many thousands are produced every year now in the Gul-afshan garden at Agra.