Q. With reference to medieval Persian literature in India, consider the following statements:
1.Minhaj-us-Siraj’s Tabaqat-i-Nasari is a comprehensive history of Muslim dynasties up to the year 1260 AD.
2.Zia Nakshabi is known for composing Tutinama, a collection of Sanskrit-origin stories translated into Persian.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Minhaj-us-Siraj authored Tabaqat-i-Nasari, a significant historical chronicle that provides a detailed account of Muslim dynasties up to 1260 AD. It is an important primary source for understanding the political history of the Delhi Sultanate.
  • Zia Nakshabi was a prominent Persian writer who translated several Sanskrit works into Persian. His most famous work, Tutinama (Tales of a Parrot), is a collection of 52 stories narrated by a parrot, rooted in Indian storytelling traditions.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India  – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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