Babur wrote his autobiography, the Tuzuk-i-Baburi or Baburnama, in Chagatai Turkish, his mother tongue. The text describes his life, battles, personal reflections and observations on nature. It is considered one of the finest autobiographies of medieval Asia. ANSWER: (B) Turkish
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Akbar built the Ibadatkhana at Fatehpur Sikri as a hall for religious discussions. Scholars from Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism were invited to debate spiritual ideas. The hall reflects Akbar’s interest in religious harmony and his quest for philosophical ...
Tansen and Baiju Bawra were legendary musicians who flourished during Akbar’s reign. Akbar, a great patron of art and culture, included Tansen among his Navratnas. Their music enriched the Mughal court and helped establish Hindustani classical traditions. Akbar’s encouragement created ...
Tulsidas, the poet-saint who wrote the Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi, lived during Akbar’s reign. Though he stayed away from court life, his spiritual influence was significant. His writings emphasized devotion, morality and Rama bhakti, becoming widely popular in North India under ...
Raja Todarmal, Akbar’s finance minister, implemented major land revenue reforms. He introduced systematic land measurement, surveyed agricultural areas and fixed revenue based on fertility. His system, called Todarmal Bandobast, ensured fairness and efficiency. It became the foundation of Mughal revenue ...