The correct option is A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
Explanation
The literary and administrative history of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar. It focuses on the monumental historical work commissioned by Akbar and the key philosophical principle guiding his state policy.
Detailed Analysis:
- A. Akbar Nama (Matches 4): The Akbar Nama (Book of Akbar) is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar. It is a massive three-volume history written in Persian. The first volume deals with Akbar’s ancestors, and the second volume records the events of Akbar’s reign up to the 46th year.
- B. Ain-i Akbari (Matches 2): The Ain-i Akbari constitutes the third volume of the Akbar Nama. Unlike the historical narrative of the first two volumes, this volume deals specifically with administration, household, army, revenues, and the geography of the empire. It provides rich statistical details about the crops, yields, prices, wages, and revenues.
- C. Sulh-i kul (Matches 3): This term translates to "Universal Peace" or "Absolute Peace." It was a policy of religious tolerance and ethics introduced by Akbar. The idea was that the state should not discriminate between citizens on the basis of religion, focusing instead on honesty, justice, and peace.
- D. Abul Fazl (Matches 1): Abul Fazl was the grand vizier and one of the "Nine Jewels" (Navratnas) in Akbar’s court. He was the author of the Akbar Nama and a close friend and advisor to the Emperor, playing a key role in formulating the policy of Sulh-i kul.
Key Takeaway:
The Akbar Nama is a three-volume work by Abul Fazl; its third volume, the Ain-i Akbari, is a gazetteer of the empire's administration, while Sulh-i kul represents Akbar's policy of religious tolerance.