Which prominent Mughal price translated fifty Upanishads into Persian under the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' (The Great Secret)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which prominent Mughal price translated fifty Upanishads into Persian under the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' (The Great Secret)?
A. Dara Shikoh
B. Prince Akbar
C. Murad Bakhsh
D. Shah Shuja
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, was a deeply philosophical prince who translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657, seeking common spiritual ground between Islam and Hinduism.
Explanation:
An 'Amil' (also known as Amalguzar) was the primary revenue officer at the Pargana (district) level, responsible for assessing yields and collecting taxes from farmers.
Explanation:
Chauth was a 25% tax levied on non-Maratha territories to protect them from raids, while Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% tax collected based on Shivaji's claim as the supreme hereditary head.
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