Who was the author of 'Futuhat-e-Alamgiri'?

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The correct option is 4:
The book *Futuhat-e-Alamgiri* (Victories of Alamgir) is a vital historical account detailing the events, campaigns, and administrative matters of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (who was also known as Alamgir) during the latter half of the 17th century. The author of this text was Ishwardas Nagar, a Hindu official from Patan, Gujarat, who served in various capacities under Mughal nobles. His unique perspective, often reflecting the events he witnessed first-hand, makes the *Futuhat-e-Alamgiri* an extremely valuable primary source for studying Aurangzeb's long reign, particularly focusing on the emperor's expansionist policies and the Deccan campaigns.

The incorrect option is 1:
Sujan Rai Bhandari was the author of *Khulasat-ut-Tawarikh*, a general history of India up to the accession of Aurangzeb, which is distinct from the focused contemporary chronicle of Aurangzeb's reign.

The incorrect option is 2:
Mohammad Ali Khan is not widely recognized as the author of *Futuhat-e-Alamgiri*. While many historians wrote about the Mughal period, this particular work is firmly attributed to Ishwardas Nagar.

The incorrect option is 3:
Bhimsen Burhanpuri wrote the famous historical text *Nushka-i-Dilkusha*, which is another key source for the history of Aurangzeb's period, particularly focusing on the Deccan. However, he is not the author of *Futuhat-e-Alamgiri*.