Who wrote the 'Shahnama' in Persian, which later inspired many Indian court poets? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who wrote the 'Shahnama' in Persian, which later inspired many Indian court poets?
A. Hafiz
B. Firdausi
C. Rumi
D. Nizami
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Firdausi's 'Shahnama' (Book of Kings) is a Persian epic that influenced Indian and Islamic culture; it was not written in India, but many Indian poets imitated it.

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