UPSC Prelims 2022·GS1·history·medieval history

"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

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  1. AAkbarCorrect
  2. BHumayun
  3. CShahjahan
  4. DAurangzeb

Explanation

The Sanskrit philosophical text 'Yogavāsiṣṭha', a key work of Vedanta philosophy, was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Akbar was known for his policy of religious tolerance and his keen interest in different religions and philosophies. He established a translation bureau, and numerous Sanskrit texts were translated into Persian during his reign, reflecting the syncretic intellectual environment of his court. Therefore, the correct answer is Akbar.
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