Q. Who among the following is NOT contemporary of Akbar?

[A] Pursottam Das

[B] Dastur Maharji Rana

[C] Monserrate

[D] Tikkanna

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: In c.1575 CE, he constructed the Ibadat Khana (Hall of prayers) at his new capital Fatehpur Sikri wherein Akbar invited learned scholars from all religions like Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism and used to conduct religious discussions with them.

Some of the scholars were:

  • Pursottam Das – Hindu
  • Dastur Maharji Rana – Parsi (of Navsari)
  • Hira Vijaya Suri – Jain saint of Kathiawar
  • Aquaviva and Monserrate – Christian (sent by the Portuguese on Akbar’s request)

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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