The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (C) and (D) only
To determine the correct statements about the Ain-i Akbari, let's analyze each option based on historical facts:
- (A) It was completed in 1598 after having gone through five revisions. Correct. The Ain-i Akbari was a result of meticulous work by Abu'l Fazl. He revised the draft five times to ensure the highest level of accuracy before it was completed in the 42nd regnal year of Akbar (around 1598).
- (B) It is a chronicle written by Abdul Hamid Lahori. Incorrect. The Ain-i Akbari (the third volume of the Akbarnama) was written by Abu'l Fazl. Abdul Hamid Lahori was the author of the Padshahnama, which chronicles the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
- (C) It is a compendium of imperial regulations and a gazetteer of the empire. Correct. It serves as an administrative manual and a statistical record. It contains detailed information on the court, administration, army, revenue systems, and the geography of the provinces, much like a modern-day gazetteer.
- (D) It was part of a larger project of History writing commissioned by Akbar. Correct. Akbar commissioned Abu'l Fazl to write a comprehensive history of his reign. This larger project is known as the Akbarnama, and the Ain-i Akbari forms its third and final volume.
Conclusion
Statements (A), (C), and (D) are true, while (B) is false. |
