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

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 20 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Aurangzeb.Key Points

Aurangzeb:-
- His reign saw the maximum number of books in Persian on classical Indian Music written.
Classical Indian Music:-
- It has a rich history and is deeply rooted in the Indian subcontinent's culture.
Persian:-
- It was a significant language during the Mughal period and was widely used in administration and literature.

Additional Information

Jahangir:-
- He was also a patron of the arts and was known for his love for music, but his reign did not see as many Persian books on classical Indian Music written as Aurangzeb's.
Akbar:-
- He was a great patron of art and music and was known for his liberal policies towards all religions.
- However, there is no evidence to suggest that his reign saw the maximum number of books in Persian on classical Indian Music written.
Shah Jahan:-
- He was a patron of art and architecture and is known for building the Taj Mahal.
- However, his reign did not see as many Persian books on classical Indian Music written as Aurangzeb's.