The second volume of the Akbar Nama recorded the ________. 

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  1. Akbar’s ancestors 
  2. Akbar’s administration 
  3. Events of Akbar’s reign 
  4. Akbar’s battles 

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Option 3 : Events of Akbar’s reign 
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The correct answer is Events of Akbar’s reign.

Key Points

  • The second volume describes the detailed history of the reign of Akbar till the year 1602 and records the events during Akbar's reign.
  • The Akbarnama, which translates to the Book of Akbar (1556-1605), the 3rd Mughal Emperor, was written by his court historian and biographer, Abul Fazl. It is believed it took seven years for the book to be completed.
  • It was written in Persian originally, which was the court language of the Mughals.
  • The book includes vivid and detailed descriptions of his life and times during the reign of Akbar.
  • The first volume of the book deals with the birth of Akbar, the history of Timur's family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun, and the Suri sultans of Delhi.
  • It also throws light on how Bairam Khan and Akbar won the second Battle of Panipat (1556) against Hemu.
  • The third volume of the Akbarnama describes the administrative system of the Empire. It also deals with Akbar's household, army, revenues, and geography of the Mughal Empire

Additional Information

  • Abul Fazl
    • Abul Fazl was the grand courtier of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
    • He was the author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign
    • Apart from Akbarnama, Abul Fazl also wrote the Persian translation of the Bible.
  • Nine Jewels of Akbar
    • Raja Birbal- He was a noble who won Akbar's appreciation for his wits.
    • Miyan Tansen-He was the musician in Akbar's court
    • Abul Fazal- He was the chief advisor in the court of Akbar. Faizi- Faizi was a poet who was famous for his work Nal U Daman.
    • Raja Man Singh- He was the General in the court of Akbar.
    • Raja Todar Mal- He was the Finance minister in the court of Akbar
    • Mullah Do Piazza- Home Minister of Akbar.
    • Fakir Aziao-Din-Religious Minister of Akbar.
    • Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana- Defence Minister of Akbar and a renowned poet
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