Multiple choice

The 'Shahnama' was written by

  1. Alberuni

  2. Firdausi

  3. Amir Khusrau

  4. Abul Fazal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Shahnama (Book of Kings) is a monumental epic poem written by the Persian poet Firdausi (also spelled Ferdowsi) around 1000 CE. It chronicles the mythical and historical history of Iran from the creation of the world to the Islamic conquest. Firdausi spent over 30 years composing this 60,000-verse masterpiece at the court of Mahmud of Ghazni.

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