Question

Who authored the famous book, Akbar-Nama?

• A. Tansen
• B. Abul Fazl
• C. Birbal
• D. Akbar

Hint:

Focus on identifying key historical works and their authors for history-related questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks for the author of the famous book "Akbar-Nama." Let's examine each option:

1. Tansen: He was a prominent musician in the court of Akbar but not known for authoring historical texts.
2. Abul Fazl: He was a historian and the courtier of Akbar who wrote the "Akbar-Nama," a comprehensive account of Akbar's reign.
3. Birbal: A wit and close confidant of Akbar, Birbal was not involved in writing historical accounts.
4. Akbar: The Mughal emperor who commissioned works like the "Akbar-Nama" but did not write it himself.

The correct answer is Abul Fazl. He was a trusted advisor and chronicler at the court of Akbar. The "Akbar-Nama" is a three-volume work, with the first two volumes providing a detailed historical account and the third volume, "Ain-i-Akbari," describing the administrative structure and culture during Akbar's rule.

Thus, the correct option is Abul Fazl.