Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Kings and Chronicles

Question:

Who is the author of 'Badshah Nama'?

Options:

Babur

Abu'l Fazl

Shihabuddin Suharwardi

Abdul Hamid Lahori

Correct Answer:

Abdul Hamid Lahori

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Abdul Hamid Lahori

'Badshah Nama' is a historical and biographical work written by Abdul Hamid Lahori during the Mughal era. The full title of the book is "Badshah Nama-i-Bahadur Shahi" , and it is a biography of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The word "Badshah Nama" can be translated to "Book of the Emperor" or "Imperial Book." The book covers various aspects of Shah Jahan's life, including his early years, accession to the throne, military campaigns, architectural projects, and the later years of his reign. One of the most notable events during Shah Jahan's rule was the construction of the Taj Mahal, a monument dedicated to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. 'Badshah Nama' provides a detailed account of the cultural, political, and military aspects of the Mughal Empire during Shah Jahan's rule. It is an important historical source for understanding the Mughal period in India.

So, the correct option is [4].