What is the content of the 'Ain-i-Akbari'?

It is a detailed administrative and statistical record of the Mughal Empire under Akbar, covering everything from the army to the royal kitchen.

Akbar's Administration and Inner Circle

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: 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.

Abul Fazl was the author of the 'Ain-i-Akbari', a key administrative record of Akbar's reign. Other common beliefs, like Todar Mal being a general or Akbar giving Tansen his title, are historically incorrect.

Exam Year

2020

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MUG_2020_176 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

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.