Consider the following pairs:1. Humayun Nama : Gulbadan Begum2. Alamgi...
- Akbar commissioned Gulbadan Begum( sister of Humayun) to chronicle the story of his father Humayun. It was written in Persian.
- Alamgir Nama , a history of the first 10 years of Aurangzeb's reign was compiled by Muhammad Kazim.
- Akbar Nama, a history of Akbar's reign was written by Abul Fazl.
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Consider the following pairs:1. Humayun Nama : Gulbadan Begum2. Alamgi...
To answer this question, let's analyze each pair individually:
1. Humayun Nama : Gulbadan Begum
Humayun Nama is a historical account of the life of Emperor Humayun, written by his sister Gulbadan Begum. This book provides valuable insights into the life and reign of Humayun, including details about his battles, relationships, and the challenges he faced. Gulbadan Begum was an eyewitness to many of the events described in the book, which adds authenticity to its content.
2. Alamgir Nama : Muhammad Kazim
Alamgir Nama is a comprehensive historical account of the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, written by Muhammad Kazim. This book covers various aspects of Aurangzeb's rule, such as his military campaigns, administrative policies, religious beliefs, and personal life. Muhammad Kazim was a court historian during Aurangzeb's reign, and his work provides a detailed and nuanced perspective on this period of Mughal history.
3. Akbar Nama : Abul Fazl
Akbar Nama is a detailed chronicle of the reign of Emperor Akbar, written by his court historian and close advisor, Abul Fazl. This book is considered a masterpiece of historical literature and provides valuable insights into the policies, achievements, and personality of Akbar. Abul Fazl was deeply involved in Akbar's court and had access to official records and documents, making his account highly credible and accurate.
Now, let's analyze the options given:
a) 1 and 2 only
According to the analysis above, both Humayun Nama and Alamgir Nama are correctly attributed to their respective authors. Therefore, option (a) is incorrect.
b) 3 only
According to the analysis above, Akbar Nama is correctly attributed to Abul Fazl. Therefore, option (b) is incorrect.
c) 2 and 3 only
According to the analysis above, both Alamgir Nama and Akbar Nama are correctly attributed to their respective authors. Therefore, option (c) is incorrect.
d) 1, 2, and 3
According to the analysis above, all three pairs are correct. Humayun Nama is written by Gulbadan Begum, Alamgir Nama is written by Muhammad Kazim, and Akbar Nama is written by Abul Fazl. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct pairings are as follows:
1. Humayun Nama : Gulbadan Begum
2. Alamgir Nama : Muhammad Kazim
3. Akbar Nama : Abul Fazl