Question

Which of the following statements best illustrates the significance of Persian literature during the Mughal period in India?

• A. Persian was used exclusively for religious texts and was not part of courtly culture.
• B. Babur wrote all his works in Persian, including the Tuzuk-i-Baburi.
• C. Persian became the royal court language, with Mughal emperors supporting its use through translations and original works.
• D. Akbar discouraged translations of Indian epics into foreign languages.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Persian became the royal court language, with Mughal emperors supporting its use through translations and original works.

Persian Literature Arabic and Persian entered India with the arrival of the Turks and Mongols. Persian, in particular, served as the language of the royal court for several centuries. The Mughal emperors were enthusiastic supporters of learning and literature. Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, wrote his autobiography, the Tuzuk-i-Baburi, in Turkish. However, his grandson Akbar later had it translated into Persian. Akbar also supported numerous scholars and commissioned the translation of the Mahabharata into Persian. Jahangir, another Mughal ruler, authored his autobiography, the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri, in Persian, which stands out as a remarkable literary work.