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In which language were the Mughal court chronicles written?

A

Sanskrit

B

Hindi

C

Persian

D

Urdu

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C
Mughal chronicles were written mostly by Mughal courtiers, who mainly focused on the events related to the rulers, Their family, the court and wars and the administration. Persian was used as the main language. Paintings were done on the chronicles to make them attractive. Two most imporant illustrated Mughal official histories were Akbar Name and Badshah Nama.
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