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Which among the Mughal princes assassinated Abul Fazl?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Khurram
  2. Dara Sukhos
  3. Khasru
  4. Selim

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Selim

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. Selim šŸ“š Explanation: Prince Selim (who later became Emperor Jahangir) ordered the assassination of Abul Fazl in 1602. He suspected Abul Fazl of influencing Akbar against him. The murder was carried out by the Bundela chief, Bir Singh Deo. Abul Fazl was Akbar's close friend and the author of the Akbarnama.