Why was Persian preferred over Turkish by the Sultans?

Persian was more established as a literary and administrative tool across Asia, whereas Turkish was primarily the language of the military.

Administrative and Literary History

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which among the following languages was patronized by Sultans of Delhi?

The Delhi Sultans primarily patronized the Persian language, making it the official medium for state administration, literature, and historical chronicles.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_LIT_1994_184 Ref: The Delhi Sultanate by Peter Jackson