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Who wrote Humayunnama?
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Correct answer: Gulbadan Begum
Explanation: The book 'Humayun-nama' was written by Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Emperor Humayun. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It was written in Persian and gives a first-hand account of the Mughal court. ▪️ Gulbadan Begum was the daughter of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire. ▪️ The book provides details about Humayun’s reign and personal life. ▪️ It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar for historical records. ▪️ Unlike royal chronicles, it presents a woman’s perspective of Mughal domestic life. ▪️ The manuscript is preserved in the British Library, London. ▪️ It remains one of the earliest autobiographical works by an Indian woman. ▪️ Her writing style is simple, honest, and historically valuable.