Q. Consider the following:

1. Alamgirnama
2. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab
3. Futuhat-i-Alamgiri

Which of the above works is a first-hand authority for much of what happened in Rajputana and Malwa between 1657 and 1698?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: 1. Alamgirnama details the first ten years of Aurangzeb's reign and was written by Mirza Muhammad Qazim. 2. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab, authored by Muhammad Hashim Khafi Khan, covers the history from the Muhammadan conquest of India to the reign of Muhammad Shah and includes the battle of Samugarh. 3. Futuhat-i-Alamgiri provides insights into Aurangzeb's campaigns and policies, but is less focused on Rajputana and Malwa specifically. 4. Muntakhab-ul-Lubab is recognized for its detailed accounts of events in Rajputana and Malwa, making it a primary source for that period.

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