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The Sanskrit works on astrology 'Khetakautukam' and 'Dvatrimshad Yogavali' were written by which noble of Akbar's court?

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Answer: Option D — Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan

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The Sanskrit works on astrology "Khetakautukam" and "Dvatrimshad Yogavali" were written by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, one of the most learned nobles of Akbar's court.

About these works:

  • "Khetakautukam" is a work on astrology written in a mixture of Sanskrit and Persian words.
  • "Dvatrimshad Yogavali" deals with 32 astrological combinations (yogas).
  • They show Rahim's deep knowledge of Sanskrit and of Indian sciences.

About Abdur Rahim:

  • He was born in 1556 at Lahore, the son of Bairam Khan, Akbar's guardian and regent.
  • After his father's death in 1560, Akbar brought him up at the court.
  • He became one of Akbar's leading generals and was given the title "Khan-i-Khanan" (Khan of Khans), the highest title for a noble, which his father had also held.
  • He conquered Gujarat (1584) and Sindh (1590-91), and fought in the Deccan.
  • He is counted among the "Navaratnas" (nine jewels) of Akbar's court, according to tradition.
  • He served Akbar and later Jahangir, though he fell out of favour for a time in Jahangir's reign.
  • He died in 1627 in Delhi; his tomb stands near Humayun's Tomb, and has been restored recently.

His literary work:

  • He knew Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Sanskrit and Hindi.
  • He is best known for his Hindi "dohas" (couplets), written under the pen name "Rahim".
  • His dohas, in Braj and Awadhi, teach moral lessons in simple language, and are still widely quoted.
  • A famous doha says that the thread of love should not be broken, for once broken, it cannot be joined without a knot.
  • He was devoted to Lord Krishna, and wrote verses in praise of him.
  • He was a great patron of poets and scholars.
  • His other works include "Rahim Satsai" and "Barvai Nayika Bhed".

Why not the other options?

  • ✗Raja Todar Mal was the revenue minister.
  • ✗Abul Fazl was the historian.
  • ✗Raja Man Singh was a Rajput general.

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Remember: Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan = son of Bairam Khan; Sanskrit astrology works (Khetakautukam, Dvatrimshad Yogavali); Hindi dohas under the name "Rahim"; tomb near Humayun's Tomb.

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