Question

Under the rule of Akbar, Hindus prospered in Mughal India. Upper-caste Hindus became members of the Mughal elite. Their religious and philosophical traditions were an important influence on the Mughal court. It was during this time that Ramayana, an important Hindu epic, was translated into Persian for mostly Muslim readers. Likewise, Persian literature was translated into Hindi and Sanskrit for the Hindu population. Blending these traditions was an important part of Akbar’s reign. By encouraging cultural sharing between Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Buddhists, and Zoroastrians, he was seeking to create an elite culture that embraced all of these traditions.

Based on the passage, what happened during the rule of Akbar that allowed many Muslims to learn about an important part of Hindu culture?

Zoroastrians became part of the Mughal elite.
Jains were allowed to join the elite culture.
Persian literature was translated into Sanskrit.
Ramayana was translated into Persian.

Answer 1

Ramayana was translated into Persian.

This made the Hindu epic accessible to mostly Muslim readers, allowing many Muslims to learn about an important part of Hindu culture.