The Ain is a mine of information about the Mughal Empire during the r…

NCERT (2026-27): “8. The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’l Fazl Allami …
Collecting and compiling this information systematically was an important imperial exercise. It informed the emperor about the varied and diverse customs and practices prevailing across his extensive territories. The Ain is therefore a mine of information for us about the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s reign. It is important, however, to keep in mind that this is a view of the regions from the centre, a view of society from its apex.”