Questions about Akbarnama

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the Akbarnama and when was it completed?

Abu'l-Fazl wrote the Akbarnama and the first volume was completed in the year 1590. The project took seven years to finish and involved at least forty-nine different artists from Akbar's imperial workshop.

What is the Akbarnama and what does it contain?

The Akbarnama is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar, the third Mughal Emperor, commissioned by the emperor himself. It contains historical narratives, miniature paintings, and administrative details known as the Ain-i-Akbari which covers the empire's army, revenues, and geography.

When was the Akbarnama purchased by the Victoria and Albert Museum?

The South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum, bought the Akbarnama in 1896 from Mrs Frances Clarke. The manuscript was acquired by her husband upon his retirement from serving as Commissioner of Oudh between 1858 and 1862.

What is the third volume of the Akbarnama called and what does it describe?

The third volume of the Akbarnama is known as the Ain-i-Akbari and it describes the administrative system of the Empire. This section contains the famous Account of the Hindu Sciences and provides rich statistical details about crop yields, prices, wages, and the caste system.

Who is the author of the Akbarnama of Faizi Sirhindi and when did he write it?

The author of the Akbarnama of Faizi Sirhindi is a writer who started the work at the age of 36 years and finished it in 1602. His father was Mulla Ali Sher Sirhindi and he lived in Sirhind sarkar of Delhi Subah.