CDS 2025 · PYQ · Medieval India / Mughal Education · hard
Which one of the following is listed in the Ain-i Akbari as one of the 'Indian sciences' prescribed by Akbar for scholars to learn at school ?
A.Ayurveda
B.Vyakarana✓ Correct
C.Ganita
D.Jyotisha
Explanation
In the Ain-i-Akbari, compiled by Abul Fazl, Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar) is listed among the 'Indian sciences' that Akbar prescribed for scholars to learn at school. Akbar's educational reforms emphasised a broad curriculum that included indigenous Indian disciplines alongside Persian and Arabic learning. While Ayurveda, Ganita, and Jyotisha are all traditional Indian sciences, the specific list in the Ain-i-Akbari mentions Vyakarana as part of the prescribed curriculum.
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