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Which son of Shah Jahan was deeply religious and got the Vedas translated into Persian?

  1. Shuja

  2. Murad

  3. Dara

  4. Aurangzeb
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Explanation

Dara Shukoh (also called Dara) was the eldest son of Shah Jahan and distinctly known for his deep religious interest and syncretic philosophy. He sponsored the translation of the Upanishads from Sanskrit to Persian, earning the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' and promoting Hindu-Muslim religious understanding. His brothers Shuja, Murad, and Aurangzeb were known for military ambition and orthodox Islamic views rather than scholarly translation of Hindu texts.

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