Who among the following compiled the Mrga-pasi-sastra in the 13th century, which provided an account of beasts and birds of hunting?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Hamsadeva
Explanation:
· Hamsadeva compiled the Mrga-pasi-sastra in the 13th century, a Sanskrit treatise that gives detailed accounts of animals and birds used in hunting, methods of capturing them, and nature-related observations.
Information Booster:
· Mrga = beast, Pasi = snare/trap → The text focuses on wildlife, trapping techniques, and hunting practices.
· It is one of the earliest Indian works describing zoological knowledge, animal behavior, and hunting ethics.
· This treatise also mentions traditional Indian knowledge of falconry, nets, traps, and animal training.
Additional Knowledge :
(a) Mansur
· Famous Mughal painter during Jahangir’s reign.
· Known for realistic paintings of animals, birds, and plants.
· Title: Ustad Mansur.
· Illustrated many natural history specimens.
(b) Akbar
· Third Mughal emperor (1556–1605).
· Introduced Din-i-Ilahi, Mansabdari system.
· Commissioned Ain-i-Akbari and Akbarnama (Abul Fazl).
· Known for administrative reforms and religious tolerance.
(c) Jahangir
· Fourth Mughal emperor (1605–1627).
· Wrote Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (his autobiography).
· Deep interest in nature, wildlife, and paintings.
· Great patron of artists like Mansur.