2018 · Q78
The important source for Akbar’s reign, Tarikh-i-Akbari was written by which one of the following Persian language scholars?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AArif Qandahari
- BBayazid Bayat
- CAbdul Qadir Badauni
- DNizamuddin Ahmad
Explanation
The Tarikh-i-Akbari, a history of Akbar's reign, was written by Arif Qandahari (also known as Arif Kandahari). Badauni wrote the Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh, Abul Fazl wrote the Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, and Nizamuddin Ahmad wrote the Tabaqat-i-Akbari. Hence Arif Qandahari is the author.