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{{Short description|Biographer of Mughal emperor Humayun}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Jawhar Aftabchi
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| occupation = Historian, Servant, Advisor
| known_for = Author of "Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat"
| notable_works = [[Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat]]
| title = Mehtar (Honorary title)

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'''Jawhar Aftabchi''' ({{langx|fa|جوهر آفتابچی}}) was an [[aftabah]]-bearer and servant of the Mughal Emperor [[Humayun]]. He also held several official positions during Humayun's reign.<ref name=":0" /> He is best known for authoring the ''[[Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat]]''.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=[[Urdu Daira Maarif Islamiya]]|last=Muhammad Shafi|first=Moulvi|publisher=[[University of the Punjab]]|year=1971|edition=1st|location=Lahore|volume=7|page=529}}</ref>

==Biography==
Information about Jawhar's life is scarce, with most of the available details found within the pages of the ''Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat''.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.rekhta.org/ebooks/detail/tazkirat-ul-waqiyat-ebooks?lang=ur|title=تذکرۃُ الواقِعات|last=Aftabchi|first=Jawhar|publisher=Anjuman Press|others=translator: Syed Moinul Haq|year=1955|edition=1st|location=Karachi|language=ur|access-date=2024-12-18}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Beyond these accounts, there is little reliable information about his personal history. Jawhar served faithfully under [[Humayun|Nasiruddin Muhammad Humayun]] through both the heights of the emperor's power and his periods of exile and decline. He was considered one of Humayun's trusted confidants, and his advice was regarded as valuable. In recognition of his loyalty and service, Humayun conferred upon him the honorary title of "Mehtar" (chief).

Jawhar began his career as an employee in the royal stables before becoming an [[Aftabah]] (ewer-bearer) in Humayun's personal service. His dedication was rewarded in 962 AH (1554 or 1555 CE), when he was appointed revenue officer of the Heibatpur [[pargana]]. Later, he was entrusted with the administration of several villages in the jagīr (land grant) of Tatar Khan Lodhi. During his tenure, he settled outstanding debts owed to local Afghans by the state treasury, thereby securing the release of Afghan women and children who had been pledged as collateral. This act of integrity and compassion earned Humayun's admiration, and Jawhar was promoted to the position of treasurer for the provinces of Punjab and Multan.<ref name=":0" />

The exact date of Jawhar Aftabchi's death is unknown. However, records indicate that he was alive during the reign of Emperor [[Akbar]], Humayun's son. At Akbar's request, he compiled the ''[[Tazkirat-ul-Waqiat]]'' in 995 AH (1586 CE). Following Humayun's death, Jawhar gradually receded from public life and into obscurity.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://www.rekhta.org/ebooks/tazkira-tul-waqiyat-ebooks?lang=ur|title=تذکرۃ الواقعات|last=Aftabchi|first=Jawhar|publisher=[[Rampur Raza Library]]|others=writer: Mirza Hussain Beg Hamdani, compiler: Sajida Sherwani|year=2015|location=Rampur|language=ur|access-date=2024-12-18}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Indian male writers]]
[[Category:16th-century Mughal Empire people]]
[[Category:16th-century Persian-language writers]]
[[Category:16th-century Indian historians]]
[[Category:16th-century Indian Muslims]]
[[Category:Nobility from the Mughal Empire]]
[[Category:Historians from the Mughal Empire]]
[[Category:Year of death missing]]

Jawhar Aftabchi - Revision history

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