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UPPSC 2023 GS-I Medieval History
Question

Who among the following translated 300 volumes of Sanskrit books collected by Firoz Tuglaq during the campaign of Nagarkot?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Azizuddin Khan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Azizuddin Khan”.
The individual who translated 300 volumes of Sanskrit books collected by Firoz Tughlaq during the campaign of Nagarkot was: Azizuddin Khan

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