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प्रश्न
Answer in100-150 words
What are the problems in using the Ain as a source for reconstructing agrarian history? How do historians deal with this situation?
उत्तर
(a) The Ain-i Akbari written by Abu’l Fazl in 1598 contains invaluable information for reconstructing the agrarian history of the Mughals. But it has its own limitations.
(b)Numerous errors in totalling have been detected. These are, however, minors and do not detract from the overall quantitative accuracy of the manuals.
(c)Another limitation is the skewed nature of the data. Data was not collected uniformly from all provinces. For example, Abu’l Fazl has not given any description regarding the caste composition of the zamindars of Bengal and Orissa (Odisha).
(d)The fiscal data collected from various sources is in detail yet some important parameters such as, wages and prices have not been incorporated properly.
(e)The detailed list of prices and wages found in the Ain-i Akbari have been acquired from data pertaining to the capital Agra and its surrounding regions. It is, therefore, of limited value for the rest of the empire.
(f)Historians have dealt with the situation by supplementing the account of the Ain by information got from the provinces. These include detailed seventeenth- eighteenth centuries revenue records from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. These have been also supplemented by records of the East India Company.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas
- Bahadur Shah II deposed and exiled to Rangoon
- Nadir Shah invaded India
- Humayun regained lost territories
Choose the correct option.
There are ______ daftars (parts) of Ain.
Identify which of the following statement is correct about Ain-i-Akbari?
Which is the 3rd book of Ain-i-Akbari authored by Abul Fazl?
The text of Ain-i-Akbari recorded which of the following?
Analyze the limitations of Ain-i-Akbari as a source of Akbar’s reign.
Analyze the importance of Ain-i-Akbari as a source of Akbar’s reign.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Darbar-i Akbari Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
Which of the following informations are correct about Ain-i-Akbari?
- Written by Abdul Razi in Arabic language.
- Manzil-abadi, concerns the imperial household.
- Sipah-abadi, covers the military and civil administrations.
- Mulk-abadi, deals with the fiscal side of the empire.
Assertion (A): The book 'Sipah Abadi' was the important book on the military arid civil administration of the Mughals.
Reason (R): Book includes short biographical sketches of imperial officials like Mansabdars, Poets etc.
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Darbar-i Akbari Abu'l Fazl gives a vivid account of Akbar's darbar: Whenever His Majesty (Akbar) holds court (darbar) a large drum is beaten, the sounds of which are accompanied by Divine praise. In this manner, people of all classes receive notice. His Majesty's sons and grandchildren, the grandees of the Court, and all other men who have admittance,' attend to make the kornish, and remain standing in their proper places. Learned men of renown and skillful mechanics pay their respects; and the officers of justice present their reports. His Majesty, with his usual insights, gives orders, and settles everything in a satisfactory manner. During the whole time, skillful gladiators and wrestlers from all countries hold themselves in readiness, and singers, male and female, are in waiting. Clever jugglers and funny tumblers also are anxious to exhibit their dexterity and agility. |
- How were the people informed about the conduct of the court?
- How was the social control exercised in the court?
- How did Akbar dispose of the appeals or cases in the court?
