ʿAin-i-Ākbari of Abul Fazl-i-ʿĀllami
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The Ain-i-Akbari is the third volume of the Akbarnama, a historical work by Abul Fazl-i-Allami, who was a historian and courtier to the Mughal emperor Akbar. Written between 1590 and 1597, it details Akbar's reign and administration.1
The Ain-i-Akbari is divided into five sections:
* First section: Information on Akbar's household, court, and treasury.
* Second section: Details about the military, civil servants, and talented courtiers.
* Third section: Information on the judicial and executive branches, land surveys, and the finance minister.
* Fourth section: Insights into the social and literary aspects of the era, including philosophy and law.
* Fifth section: A collection of Akbar's sayings and biographical details about Abul Fazl.1
This work provides a comprehensive look into the functioning of the Mughal Empire under Akbar, covering administrative, social, and cultural facets.12
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