Previous year MCQs

Medieval History UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Who wrote 'Akbarnama'?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Abul Fazl

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Abul Fazl”.
Abul Fazl was the author of 'Akbarnama,' the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor.

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