Q. With reference to literary works during the Mughal period, consider the following statements:
1.Tuzuk-i-Baburi and Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri are autobiographies written by Mughal emperors themselves.
2.Ain-i-Akbari and Akbar Nama were authored by Abul Fazl.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Tuzuk-i-Baburi was written by Babur himself and is his autobiography. Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri is Jahangir’s
  • While Ain-i-Akbari and Akbar Nama are both authored by Abul Fazl, they are not limited to conquests. Akbar Nama is a chronological history of Akbar’s reign.
  • Ain-i-Akbari focuses on administration, revenue, society, and culture during Akbar’s rule.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)


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