Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

During Mughal period, the Sanskrit Mahabharata was translated into Persian as:

Options:

Tutinama

Sahanama

Razmnama

Badashahnama

Correct Answer:

Razmnama

Explanation:

Razmnama, which means "Book of War" in Persian, was translated by Faizi and `Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni at the behest of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The translation was completed in 1586 and is considered to be one of the most important works of Persian literature.

The other options are incorrect:

  • Tutinama is a collection of Persian folk tales.
  • Sahanama is an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.
  • Badashahnama is a history of the Mughal emperors written by Lahori