Q. Who among the following is credited with the authorship of Majma-ul-Bahrain?
(a) Akbar
(b) Dara Shikoh
(c) Jahangir
(d) Humayum
Ans: (b) Dara Shikoh
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Dara Shikoh.
Majmu’z al-Bahrain, also known as Majma-ul-Bahrain, is a Persian book written by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan. The title translates to “The Confluence of Two Seas” and refers to the exploration of the similarities between Sufi and Vedantic philosophies.
Akbar was known for his religious tolerance and syncretic policies, but he is not credited with the authorship of Majmu’z al-Bahrain. Jahangir was the father of Dara Shikoh and ruled before him, while Humayun was the father of Akbar and ruled even earlier.
Therefore, Dara Shikoh is the one credited with the authorship of Majmu’z al-Bahrain.
