Rag-Darpan by Faqirullah is a Persian translation of:

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Rag-Darpan ("Mirror of Ragas"), written in 1666, is a significant medieval text on Indian music. Authored by Nawab Saif Khan Faqirullah, it is a Persian-language treatise that synthesizes and translates knowledge from earlier Sanskrit works, providing a crucial link between the Sanskrit and Persianate musical traditions in Mughal India.
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· Rag-Darpan by Faqirullah is primarily a Persian translation and commentary on the Sanskrit text "Mankutuhal".
· "Mankutuhal" was composed by Raja Mansingh Tomar of Gwalior (late 15th-early 16th century).
· Faqirullah did not merely translate; he added valuable commentaries, descriptions of contemporary musical practices, and insights from other sources, making Rag-Darpan an essential document for understanding the music of the Mughal period.
Additional Knowledge:
· Rag Tarangini: A 17th-century Sanskrit musicological text by Lochana Kavi.
· Brihaddeshi: A foundational 8th-9th century Sanskrit text by Matanga, which first defined the term "raga."
· Rag Vibodh: A 17th-century text by Pundarika Vitthala.