The Ni'matnama Manuscript of the Sultans of Mandu: The Sultan's Book of Delights

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ISBN: 9780415350594

✍️ Titley, Norah M

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“Ideal for adventurous culinary historians and curious food lovers who enjoy exploring medieval royal gastronomy. This volume is not a practical kitchen manual for weeknight dinners, so contemporary home cooks seeking quick, everyday recipes will likely be disappointed.

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Titley, Norah M

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📝 Description: The Ni'matnama Manuscript of the Sultans of Mandu: The Sultan's Book of Delights

The Ni'matnama is a late fifteenth-century book of the recipes of the eccentric Sultan of Mandu (Madhya Pradesh), Ghiyath Shahi, collected and added to by his son and successor, Nasir Shah.

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As a published historical record, this volume belongs firmly on our regional cooking shelf, though its prospective reader should approach it as a historical artifact rather than a modern kitchen manual. It is strictly tailored for culinary historians, research libraries, and dedicated readers fascinated by medieval court traditions. For that specific audience, accessing the eccentric culinary preferences of Mandu's sultans is a rare treat, making it a valuable academic acquisition despite its limited appeal to everyday cooks.

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Ideal for adventurous culinary historians and curious food lovers who enjoy exploring medieval royal gastronomy. This volume is not a practical kitchen manual for weeknight dinners, so contemporary home cooks seeking quick, everyday recipes will likely be disappointed.

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4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

As a published historical record, this volume belongs firmly on our regional cooking shelf, though its prospective reader should approach it as a historical artifact rather than a modern kitchen manual. It is strictly tailored for culinary historians, research libraries, and dedicated readers fascinated by medieval court traditions. For that specific audience, accessing the eccentric culinary preferences of Mandu's sultans is a rare treat, making it a valuable academic acquisition despite its limited appeal to everyday cooks.

❓ Frequently asked questions

No, this text focuses primarily on historical manuscript study and scholarly examination rather than modern instructional cooking photography.

The recipes reflect historical medieval royal ingredients, meaning many components and preparations are archival rather than tailored for modern grocery shopping.

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📜 Historical context

Rooted in the royal courts of late fifteenth-century Mandu, located in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India. This fascinating culinary tradition reflects the lavish tastes and eccentric delights of Sultan Ghiyath Shahi and his successor, capturing a unique intersection of medieval Indian court culture and specialized palace cuisine.