Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Consider the following statements related to the mughal emperor Akbar and choose the correct answer: Statement I: 'Tansen' was the title given to Rambali Pandey by Akbar. Statement II: Akbar was married with the sister of Raja Man Singh. Statement III: Abul Fazl was the author of 'Ain-i-Akbari'. Statement IV: Raja Todarmal was the commander-in-chief of Akbar's army.
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Akbar’s 'Navaratnas' (Nine Jewels) were specialists in their fields. Accurate identification of their roles and the Emperor's personal history is vital for distinguishing between court myths and historical reality.Explanation
Statement III is the only correct one. Abul Fazl was indeed the author of the Ain-i-Akbari, which is the third volume of the *Akbarnama*. Logical Breakup
Logic 1 (Statement I): Incorrect. The title 'Tansen' was given by Raja Ramchandra of Rewa; Akbar gave him the title 'Mian'.
Logic 2 (Statement II): Incorrect. Akbar married Hira Kunwari (Jodha Bai), who was the aunt of Man Singh (daughter of Raja Bharmal).
Logic 3 (Statement IV): Incorrect. Raja Todar Mal was the Finance Minister (Diwan), not the Commander-in-Chief (a role often held by Bairam Khan or Man Singh).