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Q: Abul Fazal, a scholar during the medieval period in India, was in the court of :
  • A. Shahjahan
  • B. Aurangzeb
  • C. Akbar
  • D. Babur
Correct Answer: Option C - Despite his illiteracy, Mughal ruler Akbar appreciated the presence of artists and intellectuals. His passion for knowledge and interest in learning from great minds meant that men of great intellect received patronage from the emperor. Such men went on to constitute the nine courtiers, also known as 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's Kingdom. The navratnas are– 1. Abul Fazl (Author of Akbarnama) 2. Abdul Rahim Khan–I-Khana 3. Birbal 4. Mulla–Do–Piyaza 5. Faizi 6. Raja Man Singh 7. Raja Todar Mal 8. Fakir Aziao-Din 9. Tansen
C. Despite his illiteracy, Mughal ruler Akbar appreciated the presence of artists and intellectuals. His passion for knowledge and interest in learning from great minds meant that men of great intellect received patronage from the emperor. Such men went on to constitute the nine courtiers, also known as 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's Kingdom. The navratnas are– 1. Abul Fazl (Author of Akbarnama) 2. Abdul Rahim Khan–I-Khana 3. Birbal 4. Mulla–Do–Piyaza 5. Faizi 6. Raja Man Singh 7. Raja Todar Mal 8. Fakir Aziao-Din 9. Tansen

Explanations:

Despite his illiteracy, Mughal ruler Akbar appreciated the presence of artists and intellectuals. His passion for knowledge and interest in learning from great minds meant that men of great intellect received patronage from the emperor. Such men went on to constitute the nine courtiers, also known as 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's Kingdom. The navratnas are– 1. Abul Fazl (Author of Akbarnama) 2. Abdul Rahim Khan–I-Khana 3. Birbal 4. Mulla–Do–Piyaza 5. Faizi 6. Raja Man Singh 7. Raja Todar Mal 8. Fakir Aziao-Din 9. Tansen