Which of the following was a famous historian of the Mughal period? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following was a famous historian of the Mughal period?
A. Abul Fazl
B. All of the above
C. Jahangir
D. Badauni
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
All were historians or wrote chronicles.

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Question #1
The 'Zabti' system measured land using:
A. Bigha
B. All
C. Jarib
D. Acre

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jarib was the measuring rod used in Mughal revenue assessment.

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Question #2
Which Mughal Emperor installed a golden 'Chain of Justice' (Zanjir-i-Adl) outside his palace, allowing any aggrieved citizen to ring bells and directly demand an audience?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Jahangir

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Jahangir famously installed the 'Chain of Justice' with 60 bells at the Agra Fort, ensuring that any citizen denied justice by local courts could alert the Emperor directly.

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Question #3
The administrative position of 'Waqil' in the early Mughal hierarchy under Akbar was essentially equivalent to which role?
A. Commander-in-Chief
B. Chief Justice
C. Prime Minister / Regent
D. Head of Religious Endowments

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 'Waqil' was the absolute deputy of the Emperor. Bairam Khan held this powerful post, but Akbar later diluted the office to prevent any single minister from becoming too powerful.

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