The correct answer is Option (2) → Five times
Abu'l Fazl revised the manuscript of the Ain <strong>five times</strong>, which shows his <strong>caution and search for authenticity</strong>.
NCERT (2026-27): “8. The Ain-i Akbari of Abu’l Fazl Allami …
Although the Ain was officially sponsored to record detailed information to facilitate Emperor Akbar govern his empire, it was much more than a reproduction of official papers. That the manuscript was revised five times by the author would suggest a high degree of caution on the part of Abu’l Fazl and a search for authenticity. For instance, oral testimonies were cross-checked and verified before being incorporated as “facts” in the chronicle. In the quantitative sections, all numeric data were reproduced in words so as to minimise the chances of subsequent transcriptional errors.” |
