Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Medieval History

Question:

Who among the following wrote Humayunnama?

Options:

Humayun

Noor Jahan

Akbar

Gulbadan Begam

Correct Answer:

Gulbadan Begam

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Gulbadan Begam

Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Humayun, wrote Humayunnama.

Humayunnama is a biography of the Mughal emperor Humayun, written by his sister, Gulbadan Begum. It was commissioned by his son, Akbar, and was written in Persian. The book was completed in 1589, after 20 years of work.

Humayunnama is a valuable source of information about the life and times of Humayun. It provides insights into the Mughal court, the political landscape of the time, and the challenges faced by Humayun during his reign.

Gulbadan Begum was a gifted writer, and her Humayunnama is considered to be one of the finest examples of Mughal historical literature. It is also a valuable source of information about the lives of women in the Mughal court.