Assertion (A): Akbar dispensed with the practice of keeping revenue records in the local languages, in addition to Persian. Reason (R): In Mughal lndia, Persian language and literature was well developed and widely in use.

• A. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• C. A is false but R is true
• D. A is true but R is false

Answer: (D)