The landmark historical biography 'Tarikh-i-Rashidi' was written in which classic language of the medieval Islamic world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The landmark historical biography 'Tarikh-i-Rashidi' was written in which classic language of the medieval Islamic world?
A. Chagatai Turkic
B. Persian
C. Urdu
D. Arabic
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mirza Haidar Dughlat wrote the 'Tarikh-i-Rashidi' in elegant Persian, the preferred language for court history and literature across Central and South Asia during the era.

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The classic Sanskrit text 'Gita Govinda', exploring the divine love of Krishna and Radha, was authored by the 12th-century poet:
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Correct Answer: Option C


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