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What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by?

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This Medieval History question examines the factual relationship behind “What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by?”. The verified answer is Badauni (critic of Akbar), identified by matching the question’s person, event, institution, monument, text, policy, place, or chronology with the correct option. The accompanying explanation clarifies the tested association, distinguishes Badauni (critic of Akbar) from Abul Fazl (supporter of Akbar), Nizamuddin Ahmad, Firishta, and provides an exam-focused recall method.

AAbul Fazl (supporter of Akbar)
BBadauni (critic of Akbar)
CNizamuddin Ahmad
DFirishta
Correct Answer: Badauni (critic of Akbar)Your Answer: B

Explanation

Badauni (Abdul Qadir ibn Muluk Shah 1540-1615) wrote Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh which is a secret history of Akbar's reign that criticizes Akbar's religious policies particularly Din-i-Ilahi. The key to solving this item is to identify exactly what the question tests—the relevant ruler, event, institution, work, place, policy, date, or historical association—and then connect that clue with Badauni (critic of Akbar). The remaining choices—Abul Fazl (supporter of Akbar), Nizamuddin Ahmad, Firishta—serve as distractors. The answer is thus not a guess based on familiarity: it follows from the question-specific connection between Badauni (critic of Akbar) and the subject asked in the stem.

Important Notes

  • Correct answer: Badauni (critic of Akbar); it directly matches the fact tested in “What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by?”.
  • Do not confuse Badauni (critic of Akbar) with the distractors Abul Fazl (supporter of Akbar), Nizamuddin Ahmad, Firishta; each has a different historical association.
  • Revise the fact as a question-answer pair: “What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by — Badauni (critic of Akbar)”.

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What is the correct answer to “What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by?”

The correct answer is Badauni (critic of Akbar), corresponding to option B.

Why is Badauni (critic of Akbar) correct in this question?

Badauni (critic of Akbar) has the specific historical association described in the question and explained in the answer context.

Why should the other options be rejected?

Abul Fazl (supporter of Akbar), Nizamuddin Ahmad, Firishta do not match the exact person, event, place, work, policy, or chronology tested by the stem.

How should this fact be remembered for competitive exams?

Revise the compact pair “What was the famous Mughal work Muntakhab ut-Tawarikh written by — Badauni (critic of Akbar)” and connect it with the supporting context and timeline.

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Medieval Indian History covers the period from approximately 700 CE to 1750 CE, including the Arab invasion, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara Empire, Bahmani Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and Maratha Confederacy. Key topics include rulers, their policies, architecture, art, administration, and revenue systems. It is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, SSC CGL, and State PCS exams.

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