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Q25. The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is:

The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Medieval History

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Abul Fazl

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  • Abul Fazl, Akbar's court chronicler and author of the Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, made explicit reference to the discovery of the New World (America) by Europeans (Nau Dunya).
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Abul Fazl was contemporary to the post-Columbian era (late 16th century) and possessed an encyclopedic global outlook, unlike Jayasi or Khusrau.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q25)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Mughal Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Abul Fazl

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q25

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 25 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Medieval History (Mughal Empire) question is Option (D): "Abul Fazl". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Mughal Empire". You can explore all repeated questions from Mughal Empire in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Abul Fazl was contemporary to the postColumbian era (late 16th century) and possessed an encyclopedic global outlook, unlike Jayasi or Khusrau.

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