Who among the following had translated 'Hitopadesha' into Persian?
U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013
A. Dara Shukoh
B. Faizi
C. Abdul Qadir Badauni
D. Tajul Mali
Answer: Tajul Mali
Option d is the correct answer.
During the reign of Akbar, Hitopedesha was translated into Persian by Tajul Mali under the name of Mufarrih-ulQulub.
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History of Hitopadesha:
Narayan Pandit authored Hitopadesha (Book of Good Counsels) in the 14th century.
It is famous for its wisdom and is one of the most popular books on ethics and polity
It an anthology of folk wisdom that offers humorous and profound reflections on human lives and loves, philosophies, and follies.
It uses the story-within-a-story-format, with animals as the main characters.