History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET December 2023 History
Which statements are correct about Abul Fazl? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Abul Fazl was the second son of Shaikh Mubarak
- 2. The Akbarnama is a monumental work written by Abul Fazl
- 3. Abul Fazl translated part of Muajam-ul-Buldan, a geographical dictionary
- 4. Abul Fazl was murdered by Bir Singh Bundela at the behest of Prince Salim
- 5. Abul Fazl wrote a preface to the Persian translation of the Mahabharata
A1, 2, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
B2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 4 and 5 only.
★Abul Fazl was the second son of Shaikh Mubarak, his elder brother being Abul Faizi.
★He composed the monumental Akbarnama and was one of the Navratnas of Akbar's court.
★In 1602 Prince Salim had Abul Fazl murdered by Bir Singh Bundela.
★He wrote a preface to the Persian translation of the Mahabharata.
★He did not translate the Muajam-ul-Buldan, so the third statement is wrong.
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