Matching Aurangzeb's Historians to Persian Texts
Bhimsen wrote Tarikh-i-Dilkusha, Chandrabhan authored Chahar Chaman, Ishwardas Nagar wrote Futuhat-i-Alamgiri, and Sujanrai Bhandari authored Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class XII - Themes in Indian History Part II
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Exam Year
2017
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I
A. Bhimsen Kayestha
B. Chandrabhan Brahman
C. Ishwardas Nagar
D. Sujanrai BhandariList-II
1. Chahar Chaman
2. Futuhat-i-Alamgiri
3. Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh
4. Tarikh-i-Dilkusha
[UPPCS (Mains) 2017]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
The reign of Aurangzeb, despite his personal austerity, saw the production of vital Persian historical records by non-Muslim officers.
Authentic Source Evidence
Key works: Bhimsen's 'Tarikh-i-Dilkusha' (memoirs of Deccan wars) and Ishwardas Nagar's 'Futuhat-i-Alamgiri' (events up to 1698).
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Who translated Bhimsen's Tarikh-i-Dilkusha into English?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The fact that these primary records of a conservative emperor were written by Hindus highlights the deep bureaucratic integration in the Mughal state."
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