Who was the court historian of Akbar? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the court historian of Akbar?

A. Abul Fazl

B. Badauni

C. Todarmal

D. Birbal

Answer: Option A

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Abul Fazl wrote the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign.

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The Vijayanagara ruler known for his patronage of literature and arts was:

A. Devaraya I

B. Rama Raya

C. Krishnadevaraya

D. Harihara I

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Krishnadevaraya was a great patron of Telugu and Sanskrit literature.

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The historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which features the second-longest continuous wall in the world after the Great Wall of China, was built by:

A. Rana Kumbha

B. Maharana Pratap

C. Rana Sanga

D. Rana Udai Singh

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Rana Kumbha of Mewar built the Kumbhalgarh Fort in the 15th century. Its massive perimeter wall stretches over 36 kilometers along the Aravalli hills.

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The world-famous 'Takht-i-Taus' (Peacock Throne), heavily encrusted with diamonds and rubies, was built under the patronage of:

A. Akbar

B. Bahadur Shah I

C. Jahangir

D. Shah Jahan

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Shah Jahan commissioned the extravagant Peacock Throne for his court at the Red Fort. It was later captured and taken to Persia by Nadir Shah in 1739.

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