Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
- ABal Gangadhar Tilak
- BJawaharlal Nehru
- CMohandas Karamchand GandhiCorrect
- DSarojini Naidu
Explanation
'Songs from Prison' is a collection of ancient Indian religious lyrics translated into English by Mahatma Gandhi. He undertook this translation work during his imprisonment at Yerawada Jail in Pune in 1930. The book was published posthumously, providing insights into Gandhi's spiritual reflections and his engagement with ancient Indian texts while incarcerated.
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