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Who among the following became a member of the ‘Din-i-ilahi’ ?1. Tansen2. Birbal3. Raja Mansingh4. Todermal

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Birbal

The correct answer is Birbal.

  • The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
    • It is based on Monotheism, which means belief in one God.
    • The first initiated disciples of Din-i-Ilahi during emperor Akbar included Birbal, Prince Salim, and Abul-Fazl ibn Mubarak.

Tansen
  • Tansen was a composer, musician, and vocalist.
  • Tansen composed in his favorite ragas — Multani, Bhairavi, and Todi.
  • Akbar considered him as one of the Navaratnas (nine jewels), and gave him the title Mian, an honorific, meaning learned man.
Birbal
  • Raja Birbal, was a Hindu advisor in the court of the Mughal emperor, Akbar.
  • Birbal was appointed by Akbar as a poet and singer around 1556–1562.
  • He was one of the Navaratnas (nine jewels of Akbar).
Raja Man Singh
  • He was the Raja of Amber.
  • He was one of the famous ‘Navaratnas’- the nine gems of the royal court of Akbar.
  • He fought many battles including the historic battle of ‘Haldighati’ against Maharana Pratap.
  • In 1594, he was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal, Orissa, and Bihar.
Todermal
  • Raja Todar Mal was a warrior, an able administrator, and an exemplary finance minister.
  • He was one of the ‘Navratnas’ of Akbar’s court.
  • He introduced an excellent land revenue system.
  • In 1582, the title Diwan-I- Ashraf was bestowed upon him by the Emperor.


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