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Medieval History UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Which Mughal ruler patronaged Kavindra Acharya Saraswati of Banaras, a great scholar of Sanskrit and Hindi ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Shahjahan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shahjahan”.
Kavindra Acharya Saraswati, a renowned scholar of Sanskrit and Hindi from Banaras, was patronized by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan.
Shahjahan, known for his interest in literature and the arts, supported various scholars and poets, including Kavindra Acharya Saraswati.

Under his patronage, Saraswati enjoyed royal favors and produced significant works, bridging cultural exchanges between the Mughal court and traditional Hindu scholarship.

This reflects the continued tradition of patronage to scholars from different cultural and religious backgrounds in the Mughal Empire.

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