Who among the following was an eminent scholar of Sanskrit, Hindi and Rajasthani beside Persian, Arabic and Turki?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan.
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Khanzada Mirza Khan Abdul Rahim, popularly known as simply Rahim and titled Khan-i-Khanan, was a poet who lived in India during the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar, who was his mentor, also.
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He was one of the nine important ministers in his court, also known as the Navaratnas. Rahim is known for his Hindi dohe and his books on astrology.
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The village of Khan Khana, which is named after him, is located in the Nawanshahr district of the state of Punjab, India.