Author: MAP Academy

India, the world’s largest producer of mangoes, has a rich cultural history intertwined with the golden-yellow fruit. From ancient times to modern-day interpretations, mangoes have symbolized wealth, diplomacy, sensuality, and the essence of South Asia. Domesticated 4,000 years ago, mangoes were transformed through selective breeding by various communities like the Mughals and the Portuguese. The fruit became a favorite of Mughal emperors like Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan, who maintained orchards and groves dedicated to their prized mango varieties. Artistic depictions of mangoes in paintings and sculptures portrayed themes of desire, fertility, and abundance. The mango tree, often seen as…