Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Consider the following clues:

  • He was the son of Shaikh Mubarak.
  • He was Akbar’s court historian and close associate.
  • He connected Mughal kingship with the idea of divine radiance.
  • Jahangir arranged for his death.

Who among the following is being described?

  1. Abul Faizi
  2. Abu’l Fazl
  3. Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan
  4. Muhammad Kazim
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