The important source for Akbar's reign, Tarikh-i-Akbari was written by which one of the following Persian language scholars? [CDS 2018 (II)]

A. Arif Qandahari
B. Bayazid Bayat
C. Abdul Qadir Badauni
D. Nizamuddin Ahmad

Answer: Arif Qandahari

Option a is the correct answer. Tarikh-i-akbari also known as Muzaffar nama, the first chronicle of Emporor Akbar,s reign is an important source of information on the sixteen century history of India particularly the formative years of his career. This book is compiled by Mohammad Arif Qandhari at the behest of Muzaffar Khan when completed was presented to the khan who conferred a Khila on him.

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