Question

Which text was composed by Gulbadan Begum?

• A. Baburnama
• B. Humayunama
• C. Alamgiranama
• D. Badshahnama

Hint:

Remember: Baburnama = Babur, Humayunama = Gulbadan Begum, Badshahnama = Shah Jahan’s court, Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri = Jahangir.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify Gulbadan Begum.
Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, and the sister of Humayun. She was one of the few women historians in medieval India.
Step 2: Work composed.
She authored the Humayunama, which provides a personal and detailed account of the life of Humayun, including family relations, court politics, and daily life in the Mughal household.
Step 3: Analyze each option.
- (A) Baburnama: Written by Babur himself, not Gulbadan Begum.
- (B) Humayunama: Correct. Authored by Gulbadan Begum.
- (C) Alamgiranama: Refers to Aurangzeb (Alamgir), not by Gulbadan Begum.
- (D) Badshahnama: Written by Abdul Hamid Lahori, court historian of Shah Jahan.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The text composed by Gulbadan Begum was the Humayunama.