Who among the following was the author of Humayun Nama ?
- A.Roshanara Begum
- B.Ruquaiya Sultan Begum
- C.Gulbadan Begum
- D.Gauhara Begum
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Gulbadan Begum. Gulbadan Begum, a daughter of Babur, wrote the Humayun Nama, an account of the life of her half-brother Humayun.
Gulbadan Begum wrote the book in Persian at the request of her nephew Akbar, who wanted material for the official history of his reign, the Akbarnama of Abul Fazl. Written in simple language, it describes the family life of the early Mughals, Humayun's struggles against Sher Shah Suri, his exile in Persia and the women of the royal household. It is one of the few Mughal-era works written by a woman and remains a valuable source on the period.
A is wrong: Roshanara Begum was a daughter of Shah Jahan who supported Aurangzeb in the war of succession. B is wrong: Ruqaiya Sultan Begum was Akbar's first wife, known as a patron rather than an author. D is wrong: Gauharara Begum was the youngest daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
Exam tip: Baburnama by Babur (in Turki); Humayun Nama by Gulbadan Begum; Akbarnama by Abul Fazl.
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