Question

Who is the author of Akbar Nama?

• A. Chandrabhan Barahman
• B. Muhammad Kazim
• C. Lahori
• D. Abu’l Fazl

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question seeks the identification of the author of "Akbar Nama," a famous historical text. "Akbar Nama" is a detailed chronicle on the life of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Among the given options: 

Chandrabhan Barahman

Muhammad Kazim

Lahori

Abu’l Fazl

The correct author of "Akbar Nama" is Abu’l Fazl. He was a prominent historian and scholar in the court of Emperor Akbar and wrote this comprehensive work in Persian. The "Akbar Nama" not only details Akbar's reign but also includes a part called the "Ain-i-Akbari," which gives insights into the administration, culture, and society of the time. Therefore, the most accurate and informed choice is Abu’l Fazl.

Answer 2

The author of the Akbarnama is Abul Fazl (Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak), the renowned scholar, historian, and trusted advisor to Emperor Akbar.

Key Details About the Akbarnama:

• Purpose: Commissioned by Akbar, it is a detailed chronicle of his reign (1556–1605), blending history, politics, and imperial ideology.

Structure:

• Volume 1: Covers Akbar’s ancestors and early life.
• Volume 2: Focuses on Akbar’s reign (events, wars, reforms).
• Volume 3 (Ain-i-Akbari): A unique administrative and cultural record of the Mughal Empire (revenue, customs, geography).

Significance:

• Promotes Akbar’s divine kingship and policy of religious tolerance (sulh-i-kul).
• Written in Persian, the official court language, with rich literary and historical value.
• Abul Fazl’s work remains a primary source for Mughal history and Akbar’s visionary rule.