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Statement I: Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar Statement II: The alities of Abul Fazl impressed Akbar who found the former suitable as an adviser and spokesperson for his policies

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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Abul Fazl was a pivotal figure in Akbar's court, serving as a trusted advisor, secretary, and court historian. Statement I is true because, through his monumental works like the Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari, Abul Fazl both shaped and articulated the official ideology and administrative framework of Akbar's reign [2]. Statement II is also true; Akbar was deeply impressed by Abul Fazl's qualities as an independent thinker and debater who opposed conservative religious orthodoxy. These intellectual traits made him the ideal spokesperson and advisor to help Akbar free the state from the control of the ulama and institutionalize his religious and philosophical reforms. Since Akbar specifically chose Abul Fazl for these roles due to his unique intellectual qualities, Statement II provides the logical reason why Abul Fazl was in the position to shape and articulate the imperial vision as described in Statement I.

Sources

[1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 14: The Mughal Empire > Literature > p. 219
[2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State > 8. The Ain-i Akbari of Abu'l Fazl Allami > p. 217

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Statement I: Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar Statement II: The alities of Abul Fazl impressed Akbar who found the former suitable as an adviser and spokesperson for his policies

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