Which European or Asian ruler was not a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar among the following names?

Introduction / Context:
This question links Indian history with world history by asking about rulers who lived at roughly the same time as Akbar. Akbar reigned from 1556 to 1605, and students are expected to know which famous European and Persian rulers were his contemporaries and which one does not fit that time frame.

Given Data / Assumptions:

Akbar reign lasted from 1556 to 1605.
The options mention Abbas the Great of Persia, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I of England, and Henry IV of France.

Concept / Approach:
The method is to compare the reign periods. Elizabeth I ruled England from 1558 to 1603, clearly overlapping with Akbar. Abbas the Great ruled Persia from 1588 to 1629, also overlapping. Henry IV of France ruled from 1589 onwards. Henry VIII of England however died in 1547, well before Akbar became emperor, so he is the only non contemporary among the options.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Note Akbar reign years, 1556 to 1605.Check each ruler. Elizabeth I begins her reign in 1558, which overlaps almost fully.Abbas the Great reigns from 1588, again overlapping with the later part of Akbar rule.Henry IV of France comes to the throne in 1589, which still falls within Akbar lifetime.Henry VIII died in 1547, before Akbar accession, so he is not a contemporary.

Verification / Alternative check:
World history charts that align Indian and European rulers show Akbar alongside Elizabeth I, Abbas the Great, and Henry IV. Henry VIII is placed in the first half of the sixteenth century, with his reign ending before Akbar reign starts.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Abbas the Great overlapped with Akbar and is a well known contemporary Asian ruler.
Elizabeth I is often referenced with Akbar in comparative studies of early modern monarchs.
Henry IV of France also reigned during Akbar later years.

Common Pitfalls:
Candidates sometimes misremember dates for European rulers or confuse Henry VIII with later English monarchs. A quick mental check that Henry VIII is associated with the English Reformation in the first half of the sixteenth century can help avoid this mistake.

Final Answer:
The correct answer is Henry VIII of England.