Write a short note on Akbarnama and Ain-i Akbari
Akbarnama:
Akbarnama is a three volume history of Akbar’s reign written by Abul Fazl. Abul Fazl was one of the closest friends of
Emperor Akbar and a courtier in his Durbar.
Ain-i Akbari: The third volume of Akbarnama is titled as Ain-I Akbari.
Akbarnama is a three volume history of Akbar’s reign written by Abul Fazl. Abul Fazl was one of the closest friends of
Emperor Akbar and a courtier in his Durbar.
- The first volume dealt with Akbar’s ancestors
- The second volume recorded the events of Akbar’s reign.
- The third volume deals with Akbar’s administration
Ain-i Akbari: The third volume of Akbarnama is titled as Ain-I Akbari.
- It deals with Akbar’s administration, household, army, the revenues and geography of his empire.
- It also provides details about the traditions and culture of the people living in India.
- The most interesting aspect about the Ain-i Akbari is its rich statistical details about things as diverse as crops, yields, prices, wages and revenues.