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Akbar Nama and Abu’l Fazl
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Akbar Nama and Abu’l Fazl

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Who worked on the Akbar Nama for thirteen years?

  • Prince Salim
  • Adam
  • Bir Singh Bundela
  • Abu’l Fazl (correct)
  • What is the third book of the Akbar Nama called?

  • Waqai
  • Adam
  • Ain-i Akbari (correct)
  • Akbar Nama
  • Which volume of the Akbar Nama contains the history of mankind from Adam to one celestial cycle of Akbar’s life?

  • First volume (correct)
  • Second volume
  • Third volume
  • None of the above
  • In which year did Abu’l Fazl fall victim to a conspiracy and was murdered?

    <p>1602</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of writing the Akbar Nama?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book of the Akbar Nama contains the history of mankind from Adam to one celestial cycle of Akbar’s life?

    <p>The first book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sources did Abu’l Fazl use to write the Akbar Nama?

    <p>Actual records of events, official documents, and oral testimonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many books are there in the Akbar Nama?

    <p>Three books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conspired to murder Abu’l Fazl?

    <p>Both Prince Salim and Bir Singh Bundela</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Akbar Nama?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did the rulers of the Mughal dynasty refer to themselves as?

    <p>Timurids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Babur related to from his mother's side?

    <p>Ghenghiz Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Babur think of the Mongols?

    <p>He thought of them as barbaric hordes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who used the term 'Mughal' to describe the Indian rulers of this branch of the family?

    <p>The Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the name 'Mowgli' from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book?

    <p>Derived from the word 'Mughal'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Akbar Nama

    • Abu’l Fazl worked on the Akbar Nama for thirteen years.
    • The third book of the Akbar Nama is called the Ain-i-Akbari.

    Content of the Akbar Nama

    • Volume 1 of the Akbar Nama contains the history of mankind from Adam to one celestial cycle of Akbar’s life.
    • The Akbar Nama is a historical account of the Mughal Empire.

    Abu’l Fazl

    • Abu’l Fazl was murdered in 1602 due to a conspiracy.
    • The purpose of writing the Akbar Nama was to document the history of the Mughal Empire.
    • Abu’l Fazl used various sources, including historical records and eyewitness accounts, to write the Akbar Nama.

    Structure of the Akbar Nama

    • The Akbar Nama consists of three books.

    Conspiracy and Murder

    • The rulers of the Mughal dynasty, including Prince Salim, conspired to murder Abu’l Fazl.

    Mughal Dynasty

    • The rulers of the Mughal dynasty referred to themselves as Mughal, which means Mongol.
    • Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, was related to Genghis Khan and Timur from his mother's side.
    • Babur had a negative view of the Mongols, despite being a descendant of Genghis Khan and Timur.
    • The term 'Mughal' was used to describe the Indian rulers of this branch of the family by foreigners, including Europeans.

    Cultural Impact

    • The name 'Mowgli' from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book is derived from the Mughal Empire.

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    Test your knowledge on the Akbar Nama and its author, Abu’l Fazl. Learn about the sources used in this historical chronicle and the structure of the book. Explore the significance of the third book, Ain-i Akbari.

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