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‘Akbar Nama’ is a _______ -volume history of Akbar's reign, written by Abul Fazl.
1. two
2. four
3. five
4. three

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : three

The correct answer is Three. 

  • The Akbarnama, which translates to Book of Akbar (1556-1605), the 3rd Mughal Emperor, was written by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl.
  • It was written in Persian originally, which was the court language of the Mughals.
  • The book includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times during the reign of Akbar.
  • It is believed it took seven years for the book to be completed.
  • Abul Fazl was one of the Nine Jewels of the Akbar Court.
  • The first volume of the book deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun, and the Suri sultans of Delhi. 
  • The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till the year 1602 and records the events during Akbar's reign.
  • It also throws light on how Bairam Khan and Akbar won the second Battle of Panipat (1556) against Hemu.
  • The third volume of the Akbarnama describes the administrative system of the Empire. It also deals with Akbar's household, army, revenues, and geography of the Mughal Empire.
  • It also provides us the information about the traditions and culture of the people living in India at that time.

 About Abul Fazl :

  • Abul Fazl was the grand courtier of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
  • He was the author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign.
  • Apart from Akbarnama, Abul Fazl also wrote the Persian translation of the Bible.
  • He was also one of the Nine Jewels of the Akbar's royal court and the brother of Faizi, the poet laureate of  Akbar.

Nine Jewels of Akbar: 

  • The following were the Nine Jewels or Navratnas of the Akbar's Royal Court-
  • Raja Birbal- He was a noble who won Akbar’s appreciation for his wits.
  • Miyan Tansen-He was the musician in Akbar’s court.
  • Abul Fazal- He was the chief advisor in the court of Akbar.
  • Faizi- Faizi was a poet who was famous for his work Nal U Daman.
  • Raja Man Singh- He was the General in the court of Akbar.
  • Raja Todar Mal- He was the General in the court of Akbar.
  • Mullah Do Piazza- Home Minister of Akbar.
  • Fakir Aziao-Din- Religious Minister of Akbar.
  • Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana- Defence Minister of Akbar and a renowned poet.

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