History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2015 History
Emperor Akbar adopted many Indian socio-cultural customs. One of them was to shave the head after the death of a member of the Mughal royal family. Who was the lady after whose death Akbar shaved his head and moustaches in 1604?
AGulbadan Begum
BSalima Begum
CHamida Bano Begum ✓ Correct
DMaham Anga
Correct answer: (C) Hamida Bano Begum — Akbar shaved his head after the death of Hamida Bano Begum, so the answer is Hamida Bano Begum.
Explanation
★Akbar shaved his head after the death of Hamida Bano Begum, so the answer is Hamida Bano Begum.
★She was the mother of Akbar and the wife of Humayun.
★She died in the year 1604.
★After her death Akbar shaved his head and moustaches in grief.
★He thereby followed a Hindu custom of mourning.
★Her son Akbar had given her the title of Maryam Makani.
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