'Razmnama' is the Persian translation of which Indian epic?
a)Ramayan...
Razmnama - The Persian Translation of Indian Epic
The Answer: B. Mahabharata
Explanation:- The Persian translation of the Indian epic is called "Razmnama".
- The Razmnama is a Persian translation of the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
- "Razmnama" literally translates to "Book of War" in Persian.
- The translation was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century.
- The Persian translation was done by several Persian scholars under the supervision of Abu'l Fazl, one of the most important ministers in Akbar's court.
- The Razmnama contains the stories and narratives of the Mahabharata, but with certain adaptations and additions to suit the Persian literary and cultural context.
- The Persian translation played a significant role in introducing the Mahabharata and its characters to Persian-speaking audiences.
- The Razmnama also includes beautiful illustrations depicting the scenes and characters from the Mahabharata.
- Today, the Razmnama is considered a valuable cultural and literary artifact that reflects the cross-cultural exchange between India and Persia during the Mughal period.