Question

Humayun nominated _______ as Akbar’s guardian
A. Bairam Khan
B. Daulat Khan
C. Alam Khan
D. Dilawar Khan

Answer 1

Hint:
The guardian of Akbar was an important military commander in chief of the Mughal army. He was appointed to take care of the kingdom as Akbar was too young to take charge.

Complete answer:
Bairam Khan was nominated as the guardian of Akbar as he was too young to take over the rule of Mughal Dynasty. Bairam Khan was an important military commander, and later on he was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Mughal army, a powerful statesman and regent at the court of both Humayun and Akbar. He was the guardian of Akbar, mentor, chief advisor, teacher and a trusted ally of Mughal Army as well as Akbar. He was addressed as Khan-i-Khana which means King of Kings and also Khan Baba. His name actually was Bairam Beg but as he was honoured with Kha or Khan. He was determined to restore the Mughal authority in India and so was an aggressive general.
He was born in Badakhshan in Central Asia and belonged to the Baharlu Turkoman clan of Kara Koyunlu confederation. This confederation ruled Western Persia for decades before being overthrown by their rivals. Bairam Khan’sfather and grandfather had been a part of Babur’s service.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
Due to a difference in opinion, Akbar told Bairam Khan to either retire or go to Mecca Madina for hajj. Khan left for hajj and was killed on the way by Haji Khan. Bairam Khan’s son, Abdul Rahim Khan-i-khana became an important part of Akbar’s court and one of navratnas.