The historical text 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh', a critical source for understanding Akbar's religious policies, was secretly compiled by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historical text 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh', a critical source for understanding Akbar's religious policies, was secretly compiled by:
A. Nizamuddin Ahmad
B. Faizi
C. Abul Fazl
D. Abdul Qadir Badauni
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Abdul Qadir Badauni wrote the 'Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh' in secret because it contained sharp criticisms of Akbar's religious reforms and court life, offering a stark contrast to Abul Fazl's official accounts.

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