Question

Which texts has mentioned of the "Regulations of the Perfume Office of Akbar"?

• A. Āin-i-Akbarī
• B. Bṛhatsamhitā
• C. Arthashastra
• D. Panchatantra

Hint:

Think of the text that describes Akbar's court and administration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question:
The question asks which text mentions the Regulations of the Perfume Office of Akbar. The passage names the text in the second paragraph.

Step 2: Find the fact:
The passage says the Ain-i-Akbari speaks of the Regulations of the Perfume Office of Akbar. The Ain-i-Akbari is the record of Akbar's administration written by Abul Fazl.

Step 3: Check Option 1:
Option 1 says Ain-i-Akbari. This is the text the passage names for this phrase. This option is correct.

Step 4: Check Option 2:
Option 2 says Brhatsamhita. This work of Varahamihira is named in the passage, but only for its description of cosmetics and scents, and it is much older than Akbar. This option is wrong.

Step 5: Check Option 3:
Option 3 says Arthashastra. This is Kautilya's work on statecraft, and it is not mentioned in the passage. This option is wrong.

Step 6: Check Option 4:
Option 4 says Panchatantra. This is a collection of animal fables, and it has nothing to do with Akbar's offices. This option is wrong.

Final Answer:
The Regulations of the Perfume Office of Akbar are mentioned in the Ain-i-Akbari, so Option 1 is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Ain-i-Akbari (Option 1)}} \]