Which Mughal princess wrote the famous historical biography 'Humayun-nama', detailing the life and struggles of her brother Humayun? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Mughal princess wrote the famous historical biography 'Humayun-nama', detailing the life and struggles of her brother Humayun?

A. Roshanara Begum

B. Gulbadan Begum

C. Zeb-un-Nissa

D. Jahanara Begum

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Emperor Babur, wrote the 'Humayun-nama' following a direct request from her nephew, Emperor Akbar.

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B. Shah Jahan

C. Bahadur Shah I

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Balaji Vishwanath helped Muhammad Shah against the Sayyid brothers.

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Baba Farid was a Chishti saint.

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The 'Battle of Samugarh' (1658) was fought between:

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The Battle of Samugarh was fought between Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb for the Mughal throne.

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