The 'Mughal' empire's official historian for Akbar's reign was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Mughal' empire's official historian for Akbar's reign was:

A. Jahangir

B. Badauni

C. Inayat Khan

D. Abul Fazl

Answer: Option D

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Abul Fazl was the official historian of Akbar's reign, writing the Akbarnama.

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The important revenue official introduced during Akbar's reign to collect a specific target of one crore 'dams' from a designated area was known as a:

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Akbar appointed officers called 'Amil-Guzars' or 'Karoris' across North India, each tasked with managing an agricultural tract that yielded a revenue of one crore dams (about 2.5 lakh rupees).

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