Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Peasants, Zamindars and the State

Question:

What is the name of the book which is a part of Ain-i-Akbari and covers the military and civil administration and the establishment of servants?

Options:

Account of the Twelve Provinces

mulk-abadi

manzil-abadi

sipah-abadi

Correct Answer:

sipah-abadi

Explanation:

The Ain is made up of five books (daftars), of which the first three books describe the administration. The second book, sipah-abadi, covers the military and civil administration and the establishment of servants. This book includes notices and short biographical sketches of imperial officials (mansabdars), learned men, poets, and artists.