Which one of the following books was not illustrated with paintings in Akbar’s court ?
Hamzanama
Razmnama
Baburnama
Tarikh-i-Alfi
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
– Hamzanama was one of the earliest and most extensive illustrated projects commissioned by Akbar, involving thousands of large paintings.
– Razmnama, the Persian translation of the Mahabharata, was another major project heavily illustrated under Akbar’s patronage.
– Baburnama, the autobiography of Babur, was also translated into Persian and illustrated multiple times in Akbar’s reign.
– Tarikh-i-Alfi was a universal history commissioned by Akbar to commemorate 1000 years since the death of Prophet Muhammad. While historical manuscripts were sometimes illustrated, Tarikh-i-Alfi is known more for its text compilation. Although some manuscripts might have illustrations, it was not a primary focus for grand scale illustration like the other mentioned works.