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 ...
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Humayunnama was written by Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Babur and sister of Humayun. It is a rare female-written historical work of the Mughal period. The book provides personal, detailed and eyewitness accounts of Humayun’s life, struggles and relationships within ...
Akbar’s coronation was held at Kalanaur, in present-day Punjab, in 1556. He was only thirteen years old when he became emperor after Humayun’s death. Bairam Khan served as his regent, guiding administration and military affairs. This ceremony marked the formal ...
The Diwan-e-Mustakhraj was established to recover outstanding land revenue and dues that officials failed to collect. It supervised corrupt or negligent revenue officers and punished defaulting zamindars. This department helped restore financial stability during periods of revenue shortages. ANSWER: (B) ...
Malik Kafur earned the title “Hazaar Dinari” because he was purchased for 1,000 dinars during the Gujarat campaign. The high price reflected his exceptional physical appearance and potential. His intelligence and military ability later justified this valuation, as he rose ...