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)