Which language was prominent as the court language in the Sultanate period?
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Correct answer: Persian
Persian became the principal language of the court, official records and high administration under the Delhi Sultanate. It was used by rulers, secretaries and historians, although many other languages continued in regional society and literature. Sanskrit, Tamil and Pali had important traditions, but they were not the main court language of the Sultanate.
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Persian
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Persian became the principal language of the court, official records and high administration under the Delhi Sultanate. It was used by rulers, secretaries and historians, although many other languages continued in regional society and literature. Sanskrit, Tamil and Pali had important traditions, but they were not the main court language of the Sultanate.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Religion and culture.
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