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

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Exam Year

1994

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ID: ART_LIT_1994_184 Ref: The Delhi Sultanate by Peter Jackson

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

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Correct Option: C

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