History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Assertion (A): Statement I: Akbar proclaimed the Mahzar in 1579.
Reason (R): Statement II: Matrimonial alliances with the Rajputs influenced the religious attitude of Akbar.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true — Both statements are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Both statements are true, so that is the answer.
★Akbar proclaimed the Mahzar in 1579.
★The Mahzar, drafted by Sheikh Mubarak, declared Akbar the supreme arbiter in religious matters.
★Matrimonial alliances with the Rajputs influenced the religious attitude of Akbar.
★These alliances brought him into close contact with Hindu beliefs and practices.
★So both statements are true.
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