Who commissioned the translation and illustration of revered Hindu texts into Persian during the 16th century?

1) Shah Jahan
2) Akbar
3) Aurangzeb
4) Babur

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Answer: Akbar
Akbar envisioned cultural integration and, as part of this vision, he commissioned the translation and illustration of revered Hindu texts into Persian.

Akbar envisioned cultural integration and commissioned translation of several revered Hindu texts. He commissioned translation and illustration of revered Sanskrit texts into Persian. The Persian translation and illustrated version of the Hindu epic Mahabharata done this period came to be known as Razm Nama. This was completed in 1589 under the supervision of master artist Daswant. This manuscript was scribed in ornate calligraphy and contained 169 paintings. The translation and illustration of the Ramayana were also carried out around this time. Artists like Govardhan and Miskin were celebrated for their visuals of court scenes. Akbar Nama, an extraordinary manuscript, containing a detailed account of Akbar’s political and personal life, was one of the most expensive projects undertaken by Akbar.