What does 'Navroz' signify?

Navroz marks the Persian New Year and the beginning of spring, celebrated as a day of renewal and festivity.

Sultanate Cultural Life

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival 'Navroz' in India?

Ghiyasuddin Balban introduced the Persian festival of Navroz to the Delhi Sultanate as part of his efforts to increase the grandeur and prestige of the crown.

Exam Year

1993

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_1993_35 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India