Q. A large number of historically significant works written by eminent personalities in Mughal India were:
1. Tuzuk-i-Baburi by Babar
2. Humayun Nama by Humayun
3. Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl
Select the code for correct statements:
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
Ans: (c)
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) 1 and 3.
The historically significant works written by eminent personalities in Mughal India are:
- Tuzuk-i-Baburi: This autobiography was written by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. It provides valuable insights into his life, conquests, and the early days of the Mughal dynasty.
- Humayun Nama: This memoir was written by Humayun, the second Mughal emperor. However, it is worth noting that the authenticity and existence of the original Humayun Nama are disputed. Some scholars believe that it was compiled by Gulbadan Begum, Humayun’s sister.
- Ain-i-Akbari: This is a detailed administrative and statistical record of Emperor Akbar’s empire, written by his court historian Abul Fazl. It provides comprehensive information on Akbar’s administration, policies, religious views, and the society of the time.
Therefore, the correct statement is that works 1 and 3, namely Tuzuk-i-Baburi by Babur and Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl, are historically significant works written by eminent personalities in Mughal India.
