Whom did Akbar honour with the title "Zarrin qalam"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Muhammad Husayn
The finest calligrapher at Akbar's court who was honoured with the title "Zarrin-qalam" was Muhammad Husayn.
Muhammad Husayn of Kashmir (c.1575-1605) was one of the finest calligraphers at Akbar’s court. He was honoured with the title “zarrin qalam” (golden pen) in recognition of the perfectly proportioned curvature of his letters.