History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2019 History
In 1579, the Mahzar was drafted by which of the following scholars?
AAbul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak ✓ Correct
BShaikh Mubarak and Abdun Nabi
CAbdun Nabi and Badauni
DShaikh Mubarak and Faizi
Correct answer: (A) Abul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak — The Mahzar was drafted by Abul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Mahzar was drafted by Abul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak, so that is the answer.
★In September 1579 Abul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak drafted and issued the Mahzar.
★It was signed by leading ulema, the sadr-us-sudur and other Muslim law experts.
★It declared Akbar to be the Amir-ul-Momin and the Imam-i-Adil.
★This placed Akbar above the mujtahids, the qazis and imams, in matters of religious dispute.
★So the Mahzar of 1579 was drafted by Abul Fazl and Shaikh Mubarak.
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