In 1657 about fifty Upanishads were rendered into Persian under the patronage of a Mughal prince, a son of Shah Jahan. Who was he?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Dara Shikoh
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, was a scholar who studied Hindu and Muslim thought together. In 1657 he had about fifty Upanishads translated into Persian (the Sirr-i-Akbar).