Question

Who is the author of 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri'?

• A. Gulbadan Begum
• B. Abul Fazl
• C. Motamid Khan
• D. Jahangir

Hint:

'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri' was written by Abul Fazl, a renowned historian at the Mughal court, as the autobiography of Emperor Jahangir.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri'.
'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri' is a historical text that is the autobiography of Emperor Jahangir, the Mughal ruler. However, it was written by his close confidant and court historian, Abul Fazl. The text provides valuable insights into the life and reign of Jahangir.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Gulbadan Begum: Incorrect. Gulbadan Begum was the sister of Emperor Humayun, and she wrote her memoirs, but she was not the author of 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri.'
(B) Abul Fazl: Correct. Abul Fazl was the court historian of Emperor Akbar and later Jahangir. He wrote 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri' on behalf of Jahangir.
(C) Motamid Khan: Incorrect. Motamid Khan was a notable figure in the Mughal court, but he did not write the 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri.'
(D) Jahangir: Incorrect. While Jahangir is the subject of the autobiography, it was written by his historian, Abul Fazl, not Jahangir himself.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The author of 'Iqbalnama-e-Jahangiri' is Abul Fazl. Thus, the correct answer is (B).