Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Consider the following clues:

  • It was established at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • It operated under Akbar’s patronage.
  • It facilitated the rendering of Sanskrit works into Persian.
  • The Razmnamah was produced through its activities.

Which one of the following is being described?

  1. Kitabkhana
  2. Ibadat Khana
  3. Maktab Khana
  4. Diwan-i-Insha
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