In the Mughal emperor Jahangir's memoirs,he quotes his father Akbar telling him "that the class of whom we are speaking ...are usefully engaged,either in the pursuits of science or the arts,or of improvements for the benefit of mankind,and have in numerous instances arrived at the highest distinctions in the state...." Which class of people is being discussed?

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Jahangir's memoirs indicate that Akbar was discussing a class of people who had achieved success and high status in the state through their engagement in pursuits related to science, arts or improvements benefiting mankind. Hindus were a significant community in the Mughal Empire, and several prominent intellectuals, artists, and scholars belonged to this community. Therefore, it is likely that the class of people being discussed is Hindus.

In the Mughal Emperor Jahangir's Memoirs,he Quotes His Father Akbar