How does Shahjahannama differ from Padshahnama?

Padshahnama by Lahori is an extremely detailed official court record, while Shahjahannama by Inayat Khan is a more accessible, summarized version of the era.

Mughal Historiography

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who is the author of Shahjahannama?

The 'Shahjahannama', a historical account of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's reign, was written by Inayat Khan.

Exam Year

2015

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_LIT_2015_169 Ref: The Shah Jahan Nama by Inayat Khan