Previous Year Question
The ______ volume of Akbarnama, which deals with Akbar's administration, household, army, revenue and the geography of his empire, is known as Ain-i-Akbari.
A.
First
B.
Second
C.
Fourth
D.
Third
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
Akbarnama was written by Abu'l Fazl. It is divided into three volumes, and its third volume is known as the Ain-i-Akbari. It contains detailed information about Akbar's administration, imperial household, army, revenue system and the geography of the empire. Scholarly editions also identify the Ain-i-Akbari as the third volume of the Akbarnama.
Fact: The Ain-i-Akbari itself is divided into five books. Its fifth book contains sayings of Akbar as well as information concerning Abu'l Fazl's ancestry and life.