State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 4

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 the 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
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Answer: (C) Only 1

Explanation

Akbar conferred the title Khan-i-Khanan on Bairam Khan when appointing him Vakil (regent/chief minister) in 1556, so statement 2 is incorrect.