Mahi Maratib Explained

The Mahi Maratib was the highest honour bestowed by the emperor during the Mughal Empire.^[1] It was introduced during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.^[2]

A standard made out of metal in the form of a fish head was normally carried.^[3] The fish was the goonch (Bagarius yarrelli).^[4] The standard was called Mahi Maratib, also spelled Mahi-maratib.^[5]

See also

• Bharat Ratna

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Rohu Fish & the Mughals. Akshay. Chavan. 2 November 2018. Livehistoryindia.com. 31 May 2022.
2. Book: Ali, Athar . The Mughal Nobility Under Aurangzeb . Asia Publishing House . 1970 . Bombay . 141.
3. Web site: Metalwork, Weapons, and Jewelry - The David Collection. Davidmus.dk. 31 May 2022.
4. Web site: A Gilt-Copper Fish Standard (Mahi-Maratib). Masterart.com. 31 May 2022.
5. Web site: Mahi-maratib (Fish Standard) ca. 1700. Metmuseum.org. 31 May 2022.