Which of the following is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans?

• A. Tahkik-i-Hind
• B. Ain-i-Akbari
• C. Tarikh-i-Frishta
• D. Tabaqat-i-Akbari

Answer: (D)

Tabaqat-I-Akbari was written by Khwaja Nizammuddin Ahmed Harawi, written during the reign of Akbar. It is a history in nine parts from the first appearance of Islam in India up to the date of its composition in 1593-94. Tabaqat-i-Akbari is a very important source for the history of the Saiyid and Lodi Sultans.