Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which language were the Mughal court chronicles written?

Options:

Sanskrit

Hindi

Persian

Urdu

Correct Answer:

Persian

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Persian

The Mughal court chronicles were primarily written in Persian. Persian was the official language of the Mughal Empire, and it was used extensively in the administration, literature, and cultural expressions of the empire. The Mughal rulers and nobles were patrons of Persian literature, and many historical accounts, poetry, and administrative documents were composed in Persian during the Mughal period.