Question

Who among the following authored the Persian work “Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh”?

• A. Abul Fazl
• B. Badauni
• C. Minhaj-us-Siraj
• D. Amir Khusrau

Hint:

Badauni is remembered as a critic of Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi policy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: “Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh” is an important Persian historical chronicle of Mughal India.

Step 1: Identifying the author.}
It was written by Abdul Qadir Badauni during Akbar’s reign.

Step 2: Importance of the text.}
The work critically examined Akbar’s religious policies and court practices.

Step 3: Distinguishing other writers.}

• Abul Fazl wrote Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari.
• Minhaj-us-Siraj wrote Tabaqat-i-Nasiri.
• Amir Khusrau was a poet and court chronicler.