Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title

Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title “Zarrin Kalam” or Golden Pen

[amp_mcq option1=”Abul Fazl” option2=”Tansen” option3=”Muhammad Husayn” option4=”Muhammad Kasim” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2017
In the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, several artists and scholars flourished, including renowned calligraphers. The title “Zarrin Kalam” meaning “Golden Pen” was a high honour bestowed upon calligraphers for their exceptional skill.
Muhammad Husayn, a celebrated calligrapher originally from Kashmir, was awarded the title “Zarrin Kalam” or “Golden Pen” by Emperor Akbar for his exquisite calligraphy, particularly in the Nastaliq script.
– Abul Fazl was Akbar’s chief advisor and the author of Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, not a calligrapher.
– Tansen was a legendary musician and composer in Akbar’s court.
– Muhammad Kasim is not widely documented as receiving this specific title in Akbar’s court, whereas Muhammad Husayn is consistently mentioned in historical sources as the recipient of the “Zarrin Kalam” title.
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