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ʽAbd al-Qadir Badayuni (21 August 1540 – 1615)[4] was an Indian writer, historian, and translator. He lived in the Mughal Empire.[2] He translated into Persian the Hindu works, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata (Razmnama).[2]

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Life

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Badayuni was a Rajasthani Shaikhzada and a son of Muluk Shah.[5][6] He grew up in Basavar, studying in Sambhal and Agra.[2] In 1562, he moved to Badaun, the town after which he was named, before moving to Patiala to enter the service of prince Husayn Khan for the next nine years.[2] His later years of study were led by Muslim mystics. The Mughal emperor, Akbar, appointed him to the religious office in the royal courts in 1574 where he spent much of his career.[2]

Major works

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Badayuni wrote Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh (Selection of Chronicles) or Tarikh-i-Badayuni (Badayuni's History) which was completed in 1595 (1004 AH). This work in three volumes is a general history of the Muslims of India. The first volume contains an account of Babur and Humayun.[citation needed] The second volume exclusively deals with Akbar's reign up to 1595. This volume is an unusually frank and critical account of Akbar's administration, in particular, his religious views and his conduct. This volume was kept concealed until Akbar's death and was published after Jahangir's accession.[citation needed] This book gives a contemporary perspective regarding the development of Akbar's views on religion and his religious policy. The third volume describes the lives and works of Muslim religious figures, scholars, physicians and poets.[5]

The first printed edition of the text of this work was published by the College Press, Calcutta in 1865 and later this work was translated into English by G.S.A. Ranking (Vol.I), W.H. Lowe (Vol.II) and T.W. Haig (Vol.III) (published by the Asiatic Society, Calcutta between 1884 and 1925 as a part of their Bibliotheca Indica series).[citation needed]

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Irrfan Khan played Badayuni in Doordarshan's historical drama Bharat Ek Khoj (1988-1989).[7]

He was portrayed by Aayam Mehta in Taj: Divided by Blood.

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ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāʾūnī (1540 – c. 1615) was an Indo-Persian historian, translator, and orthodox Sunni scholar in the , renowned for his Muntakhab-ut-Tawarīkh, a chronicle that documents Muslim rule in from the to Akbar's reign while sharply critiquing the emperor's religious innovations. Born in Toda near Badayun, he entered Akbar's court around 1574, where he contributed to historical projects like the Tarikh-i Alfi and translated epics such as the and into Persian over several years, tasks he undertook reluctantly due to his conservative theological stance. Badāʾūnī's career at court was marked by frustration and marginalization, as he opposed Akbar's policies promoting interfaith dialogue in the Ibadat Khana, alliances with Hindus, and the doctrine of sulh-i kul (universal peace), viewing them as deviations from Islamic orthodoxy that empowered flatterers like Abul Fazl at the expense of traditional ulama. His Muntakhab-ut-Tawarīkh, completed by 1595, serves as a counter-narrative to Abul Fazl's laudatory Akbarnama, offering candid accounts of court intrigues, Akbar's obsessions with prayer rituals, and incidents like the brahmin blasphemy controversy that highlighted the emperor's favoritism toward non-Muslims. Despite his disillusionment—expressed in wishes to complete his duties quickly and withdraw—Badāʾūnī's polyglot expertise in Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit made him invaluable for Akbar's cultural initiatives, though he prioritized theological purity over imperial favor. His writings remain a vital source for understanding the ideological conflicts within the Mughal elite during a period of religious experimentation.

Early Life and Background

Birth and Family Origins

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāyūnī was born on 21 August 1540, corresponding to 17 Rabīʿ II 947 AH, in Toda Bhīm (also spelled Todah Bhīm or Kota Bhīm), a locality in the princely state region of present-day , . His birth occurred during the early years of the under Emperor Humāyūn, in a period marked by political instability following Bābur's conquests. He was the son of Molūkshāh ibn Ḥāmed, a Sunni Muslim who relocated the family to and died there in 969 AH ( CE). The family's nisba, Badāyūnī, derives from the town of Badāyūn (Badaun) in , suggesting ancestral roots or prior residence there, despite Badāyūnī's birth in ; the family shifted to Badāyūn after his father's death, where he resided for several years. Badāyūnī's family adhered to orthodox , emphasizing traditional () and , with members engaged in religious rather than administrative or military roles. This background instilled in him a rigorous commitment to Islamic orthodoxy, influencing his later critiques of religious innovation. No records indicate noble or descent, positioning the family among provincial networks.

Education in Islamic Sciences

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāyūnī received his foundational training in Islamic sciences during his youth, primarily in the regions of and Āgrā, where he engaged with established centers of learning. By 1558, at approximately eighteen years of age, he traveled to Āgrā to pursue advanced studies under prominent scholars, focusing on disciplines such as (Islamic jurisprudence) and logic. His education emphasized orthodox interpretations, reflecting the scholarly environment of the time, though some teachers held affiliations with heterodox groups like the Mahdavis. Among his key instructors was Shaykh Mubārak Nāgawrī, under whom Badāyūnī studied in Āgrā during 1558–1559, gaining proficiency in core Islamic texts and methodologies. He also received instruction in from Shaykh Ḥātim Sanbhalī (Miyān Ḥātim of ) and Shaykh Abū al-Fatḥ Allāhdayā of Khayrābād, both recognized for their expertise in Hanafi jurisprudence. Additionally, Badāyūnī took lessons in logic from Qāḍī Abū al-Maʿālī, a who had faced expulsion from Qandahār due to doctrinal disputes. These teachers imparted rigorous training in uṣūl al-fiqh, dialectical reasoning, and related sciences, enabling Badāyūnī to develop a command of Sunni orthodoxy. Badāyūnī's studies culminated in a broad mastery of Islamic intellectual traditions, including and , which he later applied in his critiques of religious . Following his time in Āgrā, he relocated to Badāūn in 1562, where he continued self-directed learning and interactions with local , further solidifying his scholarly foundation before entering Mughal service.

Career in the Mughal Empire

Entry into Akbar's Court

Prior to entering Mughal imperial service, ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāʾūnī had served as ṣadr, the highest judicial officer in Islamic law, under the jāgīrdār Ḥosayn Khān of Paṭiālī starting in 973/1565-66, with postings in locations including Lucknow and Gānt-u-Gōlā. In 981/1574, following a quarrel with Ḥosayn Khān that ended their long association—though Badāʾūnī later expressed regrets without detailing the causes—he departed that service and traveled to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, Badāʾūnī was presented to Emperor , who was impressed by his scholarly abilities and promptly incorporated him into the court. This occurred amid Akbar's efforts to diversify intellectual influences at court, as the emperor grew wary of the entrenched dominance of certain ʿulamāʾ factions. Badāʾūnī's entry marked the beginning of his integration into the Mughal administrative and religious apparatus, leveraging his expertise in Islamic and eloquence. The following year, in 983/1575-76, Akbar appointed him as one of seven imāms, assigning him to lead prayers on Wednesdays, a role that underscored his vocal prowess and religious credentials. Concurrently, he received a madad-e maʿāš grant of 1,000 bīghās of land revenue at Basāwar, providing financial support typical for court scholars without full mansab ranks. These initial positions positioned Badāʾūnī as a minor but respected figure in the religious hierarchy, distinct from more secular or administrative courtiers, though his orthodox leanings would later clash with 's evolving policies.

Official Roles and Assignments

ʽAbd al-Qadir Badayuni entered Mughal service in 1574 when Emperor appointed him to a religious office at the court, granting him a to support his scholarly pursuits. This position involved participation in courtly religious discussions and administrative duties aligned with Islamic orthodoxy, though specifics of daily responsibilities remain sparsely documented in contemporary accounts. His role positioned him among the consulted by , but it did not confer significant administrative authority. Badayuni received a low mansab rank of 20, the lowest tier in the Mughal ranking system, obligating him to maintain twenty horses for potential and branding (dagh) inspections. This assignment reflected Akbar's initial assessment of his capabilities, requiring nominal readiness without high command responsibilities; he was not elevated to higher ranks despite his learning, possibly due to his rigid Sunni adherence clashing with dynamics. No indicate active combat participation, but the rank tied him to the empire's martial structure. A key assignment was his commission to translate Sanskrit epics into Persian, including the and , as part of Akbar's efforts to integrate into imperial culture. Collaborating with , Badayuni contributed to the (Book of War), the Persian rendition of the , completed around 1584 after years of labor involving multiple scholars. The translation, undertaken separately, required approximately four years and highlighted his linguistic proficiency despite personal reservations about the content's polytheistic elements. These tasks underscored his utility as a polyglot translator in Akbar's cosmopolitan court.

Interactions and Conflicts with Akbar

ʽAbd al-Qadir Badayuni joined Akbar's court in 1574, securing an appointment in the religious administration through his scholarly reputation and receiving a for his services. In 1576, he was named one of the seven court imams, valued for his recitations of the . He participated in the emperor's intellectual gatherings, including the debates starting in 1575, where he occasionally reported disruptive participants to , who reportedly found such interventions amusing. Despite these roles, Badayuni's orthodox Sunni perspective clashed with Akbar's syncretic religious experiments. In 1579, he was among the coerced into signing the Mahzar, a affirming Akbar's supremacy in interpreting and , which Badayuni later decried as an un- innovation engineered by the emperor. He privately lambasted Akbar's embrace of non-Muslim rituals, such as public sun and fire worship that year, and by 1580–1581 described the emperor as having "not a single trace of ... left in him." Badayuni's criticisms extended to the , the emperor's purported divine faith promulgated around 1582, which he viewed as a promotion tool antithetical to core Islamic doctrines, including prohibitions on and emperor worship. These views, rooted in his adherence to juridical , fueled his alienation amid court favoritism toward Akbar's liberal advisors, though he avoided open confrontation and continued in service without formal dismissal. His Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh preserved these dissentient observations, offering a rare insider critique of Akbar's policies as deviations from Sunni .

Intellectual and Scholarly Works

Historical Writings

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāyūnī's principal historical work is the Muntakhab al-Tawārīkh (Selection of Chronicles), a Persian-language chronicle commenced secretly in the first half of 1590 and completed by October 1595 to evade potential imperial scrutiny under Akbar's court. This three-volume text, based largely on Khwāja Nizām al-Dīn Aḥmad's Tabakāt-i-Akbar Shāhī with Badāyūnī's characteristic asides, chronicles Muslim rule in India from the Ghaznavid era (commencing with Maḥmūd of Ghazna in 997 CE) through the 40th regnal year of Akbar (1595 CE), emphasizing political events, administrative developments, and religious dynamics. Volume 1 surveys pre-Mughal Muslim dynasties up to the reigns of Bābur (1526–1530 CE) and Humāyūn (1530–1556 CE), drawing on earlier sources like the Tārīkh-i Fīrīz Shāhī while incorporating Badāyūnī's analytical commentary. Volumes 2 and 3 shift focus to Akbar's reign, providing a counter-narrative to official histories such as Abū al-Faẓl's Akbarnāma by highlighting orthodox Sunni critiques of Akbar's policies, including the abolition of jizya tax in 1564 CE, promotion of interfaith debates via the Ibadatkhana (established 1575 CE), and the formulation of Sulh-i Kul (universal peace) as a syncretic framework; as an eyewitness to these events, Badāyūnī offers frank and critical accounts. Badāyūnī documents specific events, such as the 1579 CE Mahzar decree asserting Akbar's interpretive authority over Islamic law, portraying it as a deviation from Sharia norms upheld by scholars like Shaykh al-Islam Aḥmad Sirhindi's intellectual forebears. The text's existence remained secret even after Akbar's death, unknown until at least the tenth year of Jahangir's reign (1615), for instance not mentioned in Mullā ʿAbd al-Bāqī Nahāvandī's Maʾāthir-i-Raḥīmī (completed 1616), and Bada'uni's children claimed ignorance of it to Jahangir. It includes biographical sketches of over 500 ulama, masha'ikh, and poets, offering insights into the intellectual milieu omitted from court-sanctioned records. The first printed Persian edition was published in Lucknow in 1864 (now likely lost), followed by one in Calcutta in 1865; English translations appeared in the Bibliotheca Indica series by G.S.A. Ranking (Vol. 1), W.H. Lowe (Vol. 2), and T.W. Haig (Vol. 3) between 1884 and 1925, with an Urdu version by Maulavi Ehtisham-ud-Din Muradabadi in 1889. Badāyūnī also contributed to the collaborative Tārīkh-i Alfi (History of the Millennium), a universal chronicle commissioned by in 1582 CE to mark the Islamic millennium (1000 AH/1591–92 CE), coordinating with scholars like Naqīb Khān to cover world history from to the Mughals. His involvement spanned sections on pre-Islamic and early Islamic eras, though the project's official tone constrained personal critique, contrasting with the independent candor of Muntakhab al-Tawārīkh. These writings establish Badāyūnī as a key source for reconstructing Akbar-era tensions between imperial innovation and traditionalist resistance, valued by later historians for its empirical detail despite its polemical undertones.

Translations of Sanskrit Epics

ʽAbd al-Qadir Badayuni contributed to Akbar's translation projects by rendering key epics into Persian, reflecting the emperor's policy of cultural synthesis between Persianate and Indic traditions. He collaborated on the , titled in Persian, working with scholars such as Naqib Khan, Shaikh Sultan Thanesari, and others; the effort began around 1582 and produced initial volumes by 1588, involving verbatim translation from aided by Hindu pandits. The complete comprised multiple fascicles, with Badayuni overseeing aspects of the textual adaptation to ensure fidelity while navigating linguistic challenges between and Persian. Badayuni also executed a solo translation of the into Persian, commissioned directly by in 1584 (AH 992), which stands as the earliest known Persian rendition of Valmiki's epic. This work, spanning the epic's narrative of Rama's exile and triumph, was produced under imperial directive despite Badayuni's personal orthodox Sunni reservations about its polytheistic themes, as he later noted in his chronicle Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh. The translation aimed to make Hindu lore accessible to Persian-speaking elites, though Badayuni's version retained much of the original structure without extensive interpretive alterations. These efforts, part of the Mughal Maktab Khana (translation bureau) established in 1574, underscored Badayuni's linguistic proficiency in , , and Persian, yet he viewed the task ambivalently, prioritizing Islamic orthodoxy over syncretic adaptations. No surviving complete manuscripts of his translation are widely attested, but historical records confirm its completion and circulation in court circles during Akbar's reign (1556–1605).

Poetry and Miscellaneous Compositions

ʿAbd al-Qādir Badāʾūnī composed poetry in Persian under the takhalluṣ (pen name) Qāderī, reflecting his status as a man of letters in the Mughal court tradition. However, none of his poetic works have survived to the present day, limiting direct assessment of his style, themes, or contributions to Persian literary genres such as ghazal, maṯnawī, or qaṣīda. Among his miscellaneous compositions, Badāʾūnī authored Najāt al-Rashīd (The Salvation of the Rightly Guided), a Sufi ethical treatise incorporating historical anecdotes, discussions on controversial religious topics, and an account of the Mahdawī movement. This work, edited in Lahore in 1972, demonstrates his engagement with mystical and doctrinal issues beyond historiography and translation projects. He also compiled Kitāb al-Aḥādīth (Book of ), a selection of forty traditions focused on the theme of jihād (holy war), completed in 989/1581 at Akbar's commission. Though no longer extant, this collection underscores Badāʾūnī's scholarly role in curating Islamic texts for imperial patronage.

Religious and Political Views

Adherence to Sunni Orthodoxy

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāyūnī exemplified strict adherence to Sunni orthodoxy, aligning with the of prevalent among Indian Muslims of his era. His religious stance emphasized fidelity to traditional Islamic doctrines, including rigorous observance of the Sharīʿa, in opposition to syncretic influences at the Mughal court. In Najāt al-Rashīd, a theological work addressing eschatological and reformist movements like Mahdawism, Badāyūnī advocated for unyielding commitment to Sunni legal and doctrinal norms, critiquing deviations that undermined Sharīʿa-based governance and worship. This underscores his prioritization of orthodox Sunni over millenarian or heterodox trends, positioning him as a defender of established Islamic interpretive traditions. Badāyūnī's Muntakhab al-Tawārīkh, initiated in 1590/999 AH and kept secret due to its critical content, documents his resistance to Emperor Akbar's policies perceived as erosions of Sunni practice, such as bans on the () in the palace and relaxations on cow slaughter prohibitions. He viewed these as threats to the caliphal model of Sunni , where rulers were bound to uphold fiqh-derived rulings rather than personal or eclectic innovations. His orthodoxy led to professional repercussions; appointed court imam in 1575–76/983 AH, Badāyūnī fell from favor by the late 1580s for refusing to endorse Akbar's Dīn-i Ilāhī, a syncretistic faith blending Islamic, Hindu, and other elements, which he deemed incompatible with core Sunni tawḥīd (monotheism). This stance isolated him from courtiers like Abū al-Fażl, who promoted religious eclecticism, highlighting Badāyūnī's prioritization of doctrinal integrity over political expediency.

Critiques of Akbar's Religious Innovations

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badauni, a staunch adherent of Sunni , expressed profound opposition to Akbar's religious policies in his Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh, portraying them as deviations from Islamic law and doctrine. He criticized the establishment of the in in 1575, intended for interfaith debates among Muslim scholars, , Jains, , and , as a platform that fostered and infidelity by equating disparate beliefs. Badauni argued that these discussions undermined the supremacy of , leading participants to compromise core Islamic tenets under the guise of intellectual inquiry. Central to Badauni's critique was Akbar's policy of sulh-i kul (universal peace), formalized around 1579, which promoted tolerance across religions and abolished discriminatory taxes like jizya on non-Muslims in 1579–1580. Badauni viewed this as an erosion of Islamic hierarchy, accusing it of elevating polytheistic practices to parity with monotheism and enabling the resurgence of idol worship prohibited under earlier rulers. He specifically lambasted the 1579 mahzar decree, which positioned Akbar as the ultimate interpreter of Islamic law (mujtahid), as an overreach that subordinated authority to imperial whim and invited innovation (*). Badauni reserved his harshest condemnation for the , proclaimed in 1582, which he depicted in Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh as a syncretic cult blending elements of , , , and , tantamount to shirk (associating partners with God). He contended that its tenets, such as veneration of fire, solar worship, and Akbar's self-deification as a spiritual guide, contradicted the and , attracting only a small elite of courtiers while alienating orthodox Muslims. In works like Najāt al-Rāghibīn, Badauni further elaborated that these innovations, coinciding with Akbar's declaration of a new Islamic millennium in 1582 (corresponding to 1000 AH), systematically dismantled prohibitions on practices like music, alcohol, and interfaith marriages, accelerating moral and doctrinal decay. Despite his court position, Badauni's writings reveal a meta-awareness of potential , as he composed the critical sections of Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh posthumously or in secret after 1595, reflecting the tension between to the and to orthodoxy. His perspective, rooted in Hanafi and influenced by scholars like Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi, prioritized scriptural literalism over pragmatic , warning that Akbar's reforms risked the ummah's unity. Modern analyses note that while Badauni's account may reflect personal disillusionment amid career setbacks, it provides unvarnished testimony against the Akbar-era of courtiers like , who idealized these policies.

Legacy and Reception

Historiographical Impact

ʽAbd al-Qādir Badāʾūnī's Muntakhab al-tawārīkh (Selection of Chronicles), composed secretly between 1590 and 1595–96, represents a pivotal counter-narrative in Mughal , spanning from the Ghaznavid ruler Seboktegīn (r. 977–997) to the fortieth regnal year of . Drawing on earlier works such as Neẓām-al-Dīn Aḥmad's Ṭabaqāt-e akbarī, it provides detailed accounts of political, administrative, and religious developments, particularly critiquing Akbar's heterodox policies like the prohibition on cow slaughter and the formulation of Dīn-e Elāhī. Unlike official court chronicles, its unpublished status during the author's lifetime (d. ca. 1615) preserved an unfiltered orthodox Sunni viewpoint, emphasizing tensions between imperial innovation and traditional Islamic scholarship. The text's historiographical value lies in its contrast to pro-Akbar narratives, such as Abū l-Faẓl's Akbarnāma, offering first-person insights from a court insider who participated in events like the ʿibādat-khāna debates of 1575 and interactions with Jesuit missionaries in 1578 and 1591. Badāʾūnī documents Akbar's self-appointment as chief mujtahid and adoption of non-Islamic practices, such as bell-ringing and icons, which official histories omitted or glorified, thus illuminating intra-elite conflicts and the limits of Mughal religious pluralism. This duality enriches reconstructions of Akbar's character and reforms, revealing how conservative ʿulamāʾ perceived the emperor's divergence from Sharia norms. In modern scholarship, Muntakhab al-tawārīkh serves as an essential for balancing biased court records, with editions like the Calcutta publication (1864–69) enabling critical analyses of medieval Indian . Its emphasis on personal vendettas and doctrinal critiques, while introducing interpretive biases, underscores the diversity of perspectives in Mughal intellectual circles, influencing evaluations of Akbar's legacy beyond hagiographic portrayals. Scholars value it for supplementing incomplete accounts, such as those on the , and for highlighting the historiographical practices of embedding religious orthodoxy in narrative construction.

Modern Scholarly Evaluations

Modern scholars regard ʿAbd al-Qādir Badaʾūnī's Muntaḵẖab al-tawārīḵẖ as a vital counterpoint to the official Mughal chronicles, such as Abū al-Faẓl's Akbar-nāma, offering an orthodox Sunni perspective on Akbar's religious policies and court dynamics that highlights internal dissent otherwise underrepresented in pro-imperial narratives. While acknowledging its value for reconstructing the era's intellectual and theological tensions, historians note Badaʾūnī's pronounced bias against Akbar's syncretic initiatives, including the maẓhar declaration of 1579 and the emergence of Dīn-i Ilāhī, which he critiqued indirectly to avoid overt confrontation, framing them as deviations from Sharīʿa. This selectivity stems from personal grievances, including jealousy toward favored courtiers like Abū al-Faẓl, infusing his account with polemical undertones that prioritize religious fidelity over detached reportage. Recent analyses, such as Ikramul Haque's 2024 examination of Badaʾūnī's treatment of the in the chronicle's first volume, emphasize his historiographical agency: rather than mere summarization of predecessors like Niẓām al-Dīn Aḥmad's Ṭabaqāt-i Akbarī, Badaʾūnī infuses narratives with his advocacy for a strict separation of temporal and religious authority, reflecting a Perso-Islamic kingship ideal rooted in medieval precedents. This approach, once dismissed for lacking novelty, is now appreciated for revealing the author's ideological framework, which critiques imperial overreach into doctrinal matters—a stance aligned with broader Sunni scholarly resistance during Akbar's (r. 1556–1605). Scholars caution, however, that such infusions compromise factual neutrality, as Badaʾūnī's tolerance for certain heterodox groups (e.g., Mahdavis) contrasts with his vitriol toward Akbar's , suggesting selective driven by contemporary exigencies rather than consistent principle. Despite these limitations, Badaʾūnī's work endures as a primary resource for assessing the causal interplay between Mughal statecraft and Islamic , providing empirical details on ulama responses and court intrigues absent from sanitized official records. Evaluations underscore its indispensability for balanced reconstructions, urging cross-verification with archaeological and epigraphic evidence to mitigate authorial slant, while recognizing that its "voice in the wilderness" quality—evident in unpublished sections like Najāt al-rashīd—illuminates the fragility of amid Akbar's centralizing reforms.

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