Q. Consider the following description:

“He was a renowned scholar. He is credited for the translation of many Hindu religious texts like Bhagavat Gita and Sixty Upanishads into Persian. “Mujm- ul- Behrain” was written by him. He also translated Atharva Veda into Persian.”

The above statement best describes which of the following rulers?

Abul Fazal

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Dara Shikoh

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Faizi

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Solution

The correct option is B Dara Shikoh
Explanation:

Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh was a renowned scholar. He is credited for the translation of many Hindu religious texts like Bhagavat Gita and Sixty Upanishads into Persian. “Mujm- ul- Behrain” (Mingling of the Oceans) was written by him. He also translated Atharva Veda into Persian.

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