Matching Mughal Historians: Barahman to Mutamad Khan
Munshi Muhammad Qazim wrote Alamgir Nama, Nizamuddin Ahmad authored Tabaqat-i-Akbari, Chandrabhan Brahman wrote Chahar Chaman, and Mutamad Khan wrote Iqbal Nama-i-Jahangiri.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class XII - Themes in Indian History Part II
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Exam Year
2013
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (Book) (Authors)
A. Alamgir Nama
B. Tabaqat-iAkbari
C. Chahar Chaman
D. Iqbal Nama-i-Jahangiri
1. Muitamad Khan
2. Munshi Mohd. Qazim
3. Chandrabhan Barahman
4. Nizamuddin Ahmad
[RAS/RTS (Pre) 2013]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Historical writing in the Mughal era was diverse, including official court annals, general histories, and memoirs by high-ranking officials.
Authentic Source Evidence
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Who wrote the Tabaqat-i-Akbari and why is it significant?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The presence of authors like Chandrabhan Brahman in this list highlights the meritocratic integration of non-Muslims into the Mughal intellectual bureaucracy."
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