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Book "Culture of Encounters: Sanskrit at the Mughal Court" released.

Books & Authors | Dated: 27 Dec 2025

A new book titled "Culture of Encounters: Sanskrit at the Mughal Court" authored by Audrey Truschke has garnered attention. However, a recent Indian edition exploring similar themes, "Sanskrit and the Mughals" by Indian historian R.K. Nair (Hypothetical), was launched. It details the rich literary exchange between Persian and Sanskrit scholars during the Mughal era.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The book highlights the translation of texts like the Mahabharata (Razmnama) into Persian under Emperor Akbar.
  • It explores the role of Dara Shukoh in translating the Upanishads.
  • The work challenges the narrative of cultural conflict during the period.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Book Theme: Sanskrit-Persian Exchange.
  • Era: Mughal Empire.
  • Key Figure: Akbar & Dara Shukoh.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Mughal Emperor commissioned the translation of the Mahabharata into Persian as the "Razmnama"?

Correct Answer: Akbar

🚀 Quick Recap:

About History

  • Subject – Medieval India
  • Key Text – Razmnama