Q. The court language of Mughals was
(a) Urdu
(b) Arabic
(c) Persian
(d) Turkish
Ans: (c) Persian
Explanation: The court language of the Mughals was (c) Persian.
Persian was the primary language used in the Mughal court for administration, literature, and official communications. The Mughal rulers, starting from Babur and continuing through the subsequent emperors, patronized Persian as the court language.
Persian was already a widely used language in the region, and the Mughals further promoted its usage and development. The Mughal emperors and the nobility were well-versed in Persian literature and poetry, and many important historical and literary works were written in Persian during the Mughal period.
While the Mughals also had command over other languages like Arabic, Turkish, and some regional languages, Persian remained the dominant language of the Mughal court and cultural milieu.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is (c) Persian.
