Who among the following was the Vakil under the reign of…

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Who among the following was the Vakil under the reign of Mughal Emperor, Akbar, who received the title of Khan-i-Khanan?

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Who among the following was the Vakil under the reign of Mughal Emperor, Akbar, who received the title of Khan-i-Khanan?

  1. Bairam Khan — Correct Answer
  2. Mulla do-Piyaza
  3. Birbal
  4. Raja Todar Mal
Explanation:

Bairam Khan:

  • He was a prominent military commander and served as the Vakil (Prime Minister) during the early years of Emperor Akbar's reign.
  • He was Akbar's tutor and guardian.
  • He played a crucial role in the Second Battle of Panipat (1556), which secured the Mughal throne for Akbar.
  • He was bestowed with the prestigious title of Khan-i-Khanan (King of Kings).

Note: His son, Abdul Rahim, also later received the title Khan-i-Khanan and was one of Akbar's Navratnas, but Bairam Khan was the one who served as the Vakil effectively running the empire during Akbar's minority.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

मुगल सम्राट अकबर के शासनकाल में निम्नलिखित में से कौन वकील (Vakil) था, जिसे 'खान-ए-खाना' (Khan-i-Khanan) की उपाधि प्राप्त हुई थी?

  1. बैरम खान — सही उत्तर
  2. मुल्ला दो-पियाज़ा
  3. बीरबल
  4. राजा टोडर मल
स्पष्टीकरण:

सही उत्तर बैरम खान है।

  • भूमिका: बैरम खान, अकबर के शुरुआती शासनकाल में उनके संरक्षक (guardian) और शिक्षक थे। वे मुगल साम्राज्य के वकील (वज़ीर या प्रधान मंत्री) के पद पर आसीन थे।
  • खान-ए-खाना: उन्हें उनकी सेवाओं और वफादारी के लिए 'खान-ए-खाना' (राजाओं का राजा) की प्रतिष्ठित उपाधि दी गई थी।
  • महत्व: पानीपत की दूसरी लड़ाई (1556) में अकबर की जीत में उनकी मुख्य भूमिका थी।

अन्य विकल्प:

  • राजा टोडर मल: वित्त मंत्री थे (दहशाला प्रणाली के लिए प्रसिद्ध)।
  • बीरबल: अपनी बुद्धिमानी के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे और अकबर के नवरत्नों में से एक थे।

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