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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CHSL - 11 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

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Who composed 'Shahnama'?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ferdowsi.

The Shahnama (meaning "Book of Kings") was composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi.

  • Ferdowsi (940–1020 CE) was a Persian poet from the region that is now Iran. He is considered one of the greatest Persian poets in history.

  • Shahnama is his magnum opus, consisting of around 50,000 verses. It is one of the longest epic poems in the world.

  • The Shahnama has had a profound influence on Persian culture and language, and it is regarded as one of the most important works of classical Persian literature.

 

Ferdowsi's Shahnama has played a significant role in preserving Persian identity, especially after the Arab invasion of Persia, and it is a cultural treasure to this day.