Question

Why is Jahangir’s Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri considered an important contribution to Persian literature in India?

• A. It was the first Persian translation of the Mahabharata.
• B. It is a notable example of a Mughal emperor’s autobiography written in Persian.
• C. It was originally written in Arabic and later translated into Persian.
• D. It is a fictional account of Akbar’s reign written by Jahangir.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It is a notable example of a Mughal emperor’s autobiography written in Persian.

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.