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Kings And Chronicles : The Mughal Courts

Question
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Which language was declared as the language of the royal court by Akbar? Why did he do so?

Solution

Persian was made the leading language of the Mughal court by Akbar. He was inspired and motivated to do so because of his cultural and intellectual contacts with Iran. He was also aware of the fact that many migrants from Iran and Central Asia were eager to seek positions at the Mughal court. Thus Akbar elevated Persian to a language of his empire. He himself spoke it. The members of the royal household and the elites at court also spoke it.