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Who got the Gita translated into Persian?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Shah Jahan
  2. Akbar
  3. Murad
  4. Dara Shikoh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dara Shikoh

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Dara Shikoh. Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, was a deeply spiritual and intellectually curious prince. He is best known for his efforts to bridge Hindu and Islamic philosophies. As part of his quest for spiritual knowledge, Dara Shikoh got the Bhagavad Gita translated into Persian, along with several other Hindu scriptures like the Upanishads, which he collectively called the Sirr-e-Akbar (The Greatest Mystery).