Q. Name the person who wrote the history of Aurangzeb in total secrecy. What was the name of the work?
(a) Aquil Khan Razi’s Zafar Namah-i-Alamgiri
(b) Khafi Khan’s Munta Khab-ul-Lubar
(c) Mirza Muhammad Kazim’s Alamgir naham
(d) Muhammad Saqi’s Masir-i-Alamgiri
Ans: (b) Khafi Khan’s Munta Khab-ul-Lubar
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Khafi Khan’s Munta Khab-ul-Lubar.
Khafi Khan, also known as Khwaja Abdullah Khafi Khan, was the author of Munta Khab-ul-Lubar, which is a comprehensive history of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Khafi Khan wrote this work in total secrecy, as he was cautious about the potentially controversial nature of some of the historical accounts he presented. Munta Khab-ul-Lubar provides insights into the reign of Aurangzeb and covers various aspects of his rule.
