SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q48

Under whose reign was the maximum number of books in Persian on classical Indian Music written?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Akbar.

The maximum number of books in Persian on classical Indian music was written during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar (reigned from 1556 to 1605). Akbar was known for his patronage of arts and culture, which included music, leading to a flourishing of Persian-language texts on various subjects, including classical Indian music.