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The famous Mughal chronicle 'Padshahnama', which chronicles the first two decades of Emperor Shah Jahan's reign, was authored by:

A. Abul Fazl
B. Abdul Hamid Lahori✓ Correct Answer
C. Khafi Khan
D. Badauni

💡 Solution & Explanation

Abdul Hamid Lahori was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan as the official court historian to write the Padshahnama, detailing the first two decades of the emperor's reign. Other chroniclers like Abul Fazl wrote works for Akbar, such as the Akbarnama, while Badauni wrote critical historical accounts. Lahori's work provides extensive details on Mughal architecture and court culture.

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