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Consider the following statements with reference to Bairam Khan:

1. Akbar gave the title of Khan-i-Khana to Bairam Khan.
2. This title was not given at the time of appointment of Bairam Khan as Vazir of Empire.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2

Answer:

Option C: Only 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1”.

On January 27, 1556, Humayun fell down the stairs of his library, the Sher Mandal in Delhi's Purana Qila. He succumbed to his injuries two days later, on January 29, 1556. His sudden death led to the immediate succession of Akbar, who was in Punjab at the time, under the regency of Bairam Khan.

Akbar succeeded Humayun on February 14, 1556, while engaged in a campaign against Sikandar Shah Suri to reclaim Mughal authority. His coronation took place at Kalanaur, Punjab, where a specially constructed platform (Takht-i-Akbari) was used for the ceremony.

On the same day, Akbar conferred the title "Khan-i-Khanan" upon Bairam Khan in recognition of his loyalty and service to the Mughal Empire.