Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) Aurangzeb
Explanation:
The ‘Alamgir Nama’ is an official chronicle of the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir (1658–1707).
It was written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim, the court historian, during the early years of Aurangzeb’s rule.
It was written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim, the court historian, during the early years of Aurangzeb’s rule.
The chronicle records important events of the first ten years of Aurangzeb’s reign, including his accession to the throne, military campaigns, administrative reforms, and religious policies.
Additional Information (Other Options):
| Emperor | Period | Famous Chronicle / Autobiography | Notes |
| Jahangir | 1605–1627 | Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (Jahangirnama) | His own autobiography, written partly by him. |
| Shah Jahan | 1628–1658 | Padshahnama | Written by Abdul Hamid Lahori and Muhammad Waris. |
| Aurangzeb | 1658–1707 | Alamgir Nama | Written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim — official chronicle of his reign. |
| Bahadur Shah Zafar | 1837–1857 | Zafar Nama (a collection of his poetry) | Not a historical chronicle; reflects his literary and poetic works. |
Information Booster:
The term “Nama” in Persian means “Book” or “Chronicle”.
Mughal emperors often commissioned such chronicles to record their reigns officially.
Alamgir Nama follows the tradition of earlier Mughal histories like:
Akbarnama by Abul Fazl (Akbar)
Padshahnama (Shah Jahan)
Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (Jahangir)
Final Answer: (C) Aurangzeb
‘Alamgir Nama’ is the official chronicle of Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign, authored by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
‘Alamgir Nama’ is the official chronicle of Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign, authored by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
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