Which one of the following Mughal emperors is credited with the composition of many Hindi songs ........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Mughal Period

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Which one of the following Mughal emperors is credited with the composition of many Hindi songs:

Humayun

Babur

Akbar

Jahangir

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Humayun

He was the second Mughal emperor. He had an interest in poetry but wrote mostly in Persian, not Hindi songs.

- Option 2: Babur

As the founder of the Mughal Empire, he wrote his famous autobiography "Baburnama" in Turkish, but he was not known for Hindi songs.

- Option 3: Akbar

Correct Answer: Akbar is credited with composing many Hindi songs. He supported literature and arts, and was known for promoting the use of Hindi in music and poetry, despite not being a poet himself. Many Hindi songs and compositions are associated with his name and his court musicians.

- Option 4: Jahangir

Jahangir was more interested in painting and natural history. He was not known for composing Hindi songs.