Who translated 'The Mahabharat' called 'Razmnama' into Persian language, during theMughal Period? 

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Abdul Qadir Badayuni

Explanation:

Razmnama (meaning “Book of Wars”) is the Persian translation of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, completed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Key points:

• Akbar wanted major Indian texts translated into Persian to promote cultural and religious understanding among the diverse people of his empire.
• Although Abul Fazl supervised the translation project, the main translator of the Mahabharata (Razmnama) was Abdul Qadir Badayuni, a scholar in Akbar’s court.
• The translation was completed around 1584–1586 CE.
• Many court painters illustrated the Razmnama manuscripts, making them masterpieces of Mughal miniature art.

Information Booster :

• Akbar established the Maktab Khana (Translation Bureau) in 1582 CE at Fatehpur Sikri.
• Major Sanskrit texts translated under Akbar:
• Mahabharata → Razmnama
• Ramayana → Translated by Faizi (Abul Fazl’s brother)
• Atharvaveda and other works were also rendered into Persian.
• Razmnama combined literal translation + storytelling style, suitable for Persian readers.
• The illustrated Razmnama manuscripts are preserved in museums such as the British Library.

Additional Knowledge :

(a) Abul Fazl

• Not the translator, but the supervisor of the entire translation project and Akbar’s trusted court historian.
• Wrote Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari.

(b) Faizi

• Akbar’s poet laureate.
• Translated the Ramayana into Persian, not the Mahabharata.

(c) Abdul Qadir Badayuni – Correct Answer

• Personally translated the Mahabharata (Razmnama) into Persian.
• Known for his critical views of Akbar’s religious policies.

(d) Nizamuddin

• Court historian; no role in Razmnama’s translation.