Known and Unknown Pigeons in Mughal History

In Mughal pastime emperor Akbar reared near about 20,000 and there 500 were selected. In Ain I Akbari which translated by Bloch Mann he mentioned some characteristics of pigeons. Though the origin of those pigeons is unknown but involvements of English and Russian was clear. That time peoples got amusements by flying of Tumbler pigeons and some are used as message sends which called Carrier pigeon. Excellent white colored Indian Fantail were very common with the Tumbler pigeons. Jacobins’ hooded crest was nice in appearance; this pigeon was very popular of queen Victoria of England. Kokah pigeon’s voice was very peculiar; Lahore pigeon were large in size which was called Sherajee. Lotan still existed in India which rolls with slight striking or shaking within the fingers. Pouter pigeons were considered as pouting of their swollen crop. Not only hobby but also the pigeons may consider as meat for protein demand in the country.