Option d is the correct answer. Abul Fazl was a Persian historian and one of the most important writers in the history of the Mughal period in India. He lived in the 16th century and served as the Grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Abul Fazl was a curious and learned scholar, who had a keen interest in various cultures and religions. He was aware of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492, and he mentioned it in his book, Ain-i-Akbari. Important Tips Abul Fazl was a Persian historian and one of the most important writers in the history of the Mughal period in India. He lived in the 16th century and served as the grand vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He wrote the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign in three volumes, and a Persian translation of the Bible. He was also one of the Nine Jewels (Hindi: Navaratnas) of Akbar's royal court and the brother of Faizi, the poet laureate of Emperor Akbar