Who wrote Alamgir-Nama?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Mirza Muhammad Kazim

Explanation:

• The Alamgir-Nama, the official history of the first ten years of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's reign, was written by Mirza Muhammad Kazim.
• It provides a detailed court chronicle, heavily emphasizing Aurangzeb's military campaigns and administrative achievements during the early part of his rule.

Information Booster:

• Aurangzeb later prohibited the writing of official histories, citing that the recording of worldly affairs was a frivolous pursuit compared to religious studies.
• Because of this prohibition, the Alamgir-Nama covers only the first decade of his reign.

Additional Knowledge:

Muhammad Saqi Mustaid Khan (Option b)

• He wrote the Maasir-i-Alamgiri, which chronicles the complete history of Aurangzeb's reign, mostly compiled after the emperor's death.

Aqil Khan Razi (Option c)

• He was an official and poet who wrote Waqiat-i-Alamgiri, dealing mainly with the war of succession among Shah Jahan's sons.

Ishwar Das (Option d)

• He was a Hindu official who wrote Futuhat-i-Alamgiri, a valuable source of history for Aurangzeb's reign, especially regarding Rajput affairs.

None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)

• Incorrect, as Mirza Muhammad Kazim is the correct author.

So the correct answer is (a)