Which language was used in the courts before the British replaced it with English?
A
Tamil
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B
Sanskrit
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C
Persian
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D
Hindi
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Solution
The correct option is C Persian The British introduced western literature, science, and education through the English language after arriving in India. Persian, the language which was used in courts, was replaced with English in the process.