Q. Which historical document mentions Jatba, the Gond King, as an ennobled vassal of Mughal Emperor Akbar?
Answer: Ain-i-Akbari
Notes: Ain-i-Akbari by Abul Fazl records Jatba as a Gond king and vassal under Akbar. It highlights Akbar’s visit to Deogarh, the tribute system, and Gonds’ partial autonomy, reflecting Mughal-Gond political relations in Central India during the late 16th century.