Mughal & Travellers — Set 1
Books & Authors · मुगल और यात्री · Questions 1–10 of 50
Who is the author of the famous memoir 'Baburnama', written in Chaghatai Turkic?
Correct Answer: A. Babur
Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, wrote his own autobiography. It provides a vivid account of the flora, fauna, and geography of Central Asia and India. This work is considered one of the most honest and detailed memoirs of the medieval era.
The book 'Humayun-nama', which describes the life of the second Mughal emperor, was written by?
Correct Answer: C. Gulbadan Begum
Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of Babur and the sister of Humayun. She wrote this account at the request of her nephew, Emperor Akbar. It is a rare female perspective on the Mughal royal household and its internal dynamics.
Who authored the 'Akbarnama' and its third volume, 'Ain-i-Akbari'?
Correct Answer: D. Abul Fazl
Abul Fazl was one of the Navaratnas in the court of Emperor Akbar. The Ain-i-Akbari provides detailed administrative, cultural, and statistical data of the empire. He was a close friend and advisor to Akbar before his assassination.
The autobiography of Emperor Jahangir, known for its focus on nature and painting, is titled?
Correct Answer: A. Tuzk-e-Jahangiri
Tuzk-e-Jahangiri was written in Persian and reflects the emperor's interest in the arts and science. It contains descriptions of various plants, birds, and animals he encountered. Jahangir personally wrote most of the memoir until health issues slowed him down.
Who was the author of 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh', a critical history of Akbar's reign?
Correct Answer: C. Abdul Qadir Badauni
Abdul Qadir Badauni was a contemporary of Akbar who held orthodox religious views. His work is often contrasted with Abul Fazl's more laudatory accounts of the emperor. He secretly wrote this history to criticize Akbar's religious policies.
The traveler Francois Bernier, who wrote 'Travels in the Mughal Empire', was a physician to which Mughal prince?
Correct Answer: D. Dara Shikoh
The correct answer is 'Dara Shikoh'. Francois Bernier was a French doctor who spent twelve years in India during the 17th century. He provided a detailed eye-witness account of the war of succession among Shah Jahan's sons. His writings influenced European perceptions of the Mughal state's land ownership system.
Which Italian traveler visited the court of Aurangzeb and wrote 'Storia do Mogor'?
Correct Answer: A. Niccolao Manucci
Niccolao Manucci was an Italian traveler who served as a gunner and later a physician in India. His work provides a comprehensive and often colorful account of the Mughal courts. He lived in India for over fifty years, eventually settling in Madras.
The book 'Kitab-ul-Hind', a detailed study of Indian culture and science, was written by?
Correct Answer: A. Al-Biruni
Al-Biruni accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India in the 11th century. He mastered Sanskrit to study Indian philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy directly from original sources. This work is considered one of the earliest objective studies of a foreign culture.
Who authored the travelogue 'Rihla', describing his extensive travels across Asia and Africa?
Correct Answer: C. Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveler who visited India during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. He was appointed as a Qazi or judge in Delhi for several years. His observations on the postal system and Indian fruits like coconuts are well-known.
Which traveler from the Kingdom of Vijayanagara wrote about the city's splendor in the 15th century?
Correct Answer: D. Abdur Razzaq
Abdur Razzaq was a Persian ambassador who visited the court of Deva Raya II. He famously remarked that the city was like nothing he had ever seen or heard of in the world. His account highlights the immense wealth and military power of the southern empire.