Which of the following Muslim scholars made the most significant contribution to Hindi literature?
Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana, a Mughal noble and poet, made the most significant contribution to Hindi literature. He was a polyglot who wrote many popular dohas (couplets) and other poems primarily in Braj Bhasha and Awadhi, earning him a permanent and honored place among Hindi literary figures of the era. The correct answer is (D) Abdur Rahim Khane Khana.
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Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khana, the son of Bairam Khan and a high-ranking noble in Akbar’s court, is widely recognized for his most significant contribution to Hindi literature. Unlike many court poets who focused on Persian, Rahim composed his famous dohas and lyrical verses in both Braj Bhasha and Awadhi dialects of Hindi. His poetry, rich in moral and philosophical wisdom, resonated deeply with the common people. This patronage and personal contribution helped elevate the status of indigenous languages alongside Persian in the Mughal sphere.