History & Civics
Evaluate the contributions of Abul Fazal to Akbar's court. How did his works, such as the Ain-i-Akbari, help historians reconstruct the Mughal period?
Answer
Abul Fazl, one of Akbar’s navaratnas, wrote the Akbarnama, which includes the Ain-i-Akbari. His works provide detailed accounts of Akbar’s conquests, administration, revenue system, social and economic life, and religious policies. With their clarity and elegance, these writings serve as valuable sources that help historians reconstruct the Mughal period.
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