How many books are there in ‘Ain-i-Akbari’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 5
The Ain-i Akbari is made up of five books (daftars), of which the first three describe the administration.
NCERT (2026-27): “8. The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’l Fazl Allami … The Ain is made up of five books (daftars), of which the first three books describe the administration. The first book, called manzil-abadi, concerns the imperial household and its maintenance. 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.…” |