Question

The Famous Books, ‘Ain-I-Akbari’ and ‘Akbarnama’, were written by -

• A. Firadausi
• B. Al Beruni
• C. Malik Mohammed Jayasi
• D. Abul Fazal

Hint:

Akbar himself was illiterate, so he commissioned Abul Fazal to record the history and administration of his reign. Think of Abul Fazal as the "Official Biographer" of Akbar.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
These are seminal historical texts from the Mughal era. 'Akbarnama' is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar, and 'Ain-i-Akbari' is a detailed administrative document within it.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Abul Fazal was one of the "Navratnas" (nine gems) in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
2. He wrote the Akbarnama, which is divided into three volumes. The third volume is known as the Ain-i-Akbari, which describes the administration, army, revenues, and geography of the empire.
3. Other options: Firadausi wrote 'Shahnameh'. Al Beruni wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind'. Malik Mohammed Jayasi wrote 'Padmavat'.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The books were written by Abul Fazal.