A History of Agriculture in India v2.c81.s8.2

v2.c81.s8.2

Jahangir was fond of cherries, grapes and musk-melons which were brought to him from far-off Kabul. Like a true gardener he felt special pleasure in tasting home-grown fruits. 'There was a young plant in the little garden of *Ishrat-afza* (joy-enhancing),' he remarks 'and this I called *Nau-bar* (new fruit). Every day I plucked with my own hand sufficient to give a flavour to my cups. Although they sent them by runners from Kabul as well, yet to pick them oneself from one's home garden gave additional sweetness.