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The Mughal Empire's Lesson on Personal Branding

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Let me tell a funny story. The rulers of the Mughal Empire used glasses not only when their eyesight was failing, but often these glasses were a symbol of their status, knowledge and nobility. It is likely that the Portuguese or other European traders and diplomats brought these glasses from Europe to India in the 16th and 17th centuries.


Mughals loved to collect rare and beautiful things—that was their characteristic. And these rare thingsOne was glasses. So by using glasses they tried to make themselves more proud. In various Mughal paintings of the period, palace scholars, artists or courtiers are seen wearing these pince-nez glasses. But in most cases the glasses were for decoration, not for clear vision.


Mughals loved gems. They believed that every stone had a spiritual and medicinal power. So many times they are such spectaclesused to make, the lens of which was made of precious stones like diamonds or emeralds.


One famous spectacle was the Halke-e Noor, whose lenses were cut from round diamonds. Another spectacle was the Gate of Paradise, the lens of which was made of Colombian emeralds. They were not used for eye problems. Rather, divine wisdom in the use of diamond lenses and eyes healthy and protected in the use of emerald lenses—thisThey used faith.


This ultimately makes sense—emperors used these glasses to acquire royal virtues, knowledge, and spirituality, not just to clarify vision. 

Even today, many people use glasses not only for the convenience of vision, but it can also be a part of highlighting one's personality. People who wear glasses usually try to look smart and tidy.


The lenses of the "Halo of Light" spectacles are believed to have been cut from a single 200-carat diamond. Courtesy of Sotheby's


The "Gate of Paradise" glasses are thought to have been cut from a Colombian emerald.


The lesson? They understood that the tools we use are more than just functional. They are extensions of our identity and intent. They used what was on their face to communicate what was in their mind and soul.


It’s a fascinating reminder that the stories we tell through our choices—whether it's glasses, a notebook, or the way we set up our desk—have always been a part of human leadership and connection.


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