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UGC NET June 2015 History
Who is the author of the quote: 'Our Hindi… Indians do not go to other countries to seek knowledge; others have to come here… India has given the world the numerals, the Panchatantra tales and chess'?
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BAmir Khusrau ✓ Correct
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Correct answer: (B) Amir Khusrau — The quote is by Amir Khusrau, so the answer is Amir Khusrau.
Explanation
★The quote is by Amir Khusrau, so the answer is Amir Khusrau.
★He praised the learning and gifts of India.
★He noted that Indians did not go abroad to seek knowledge.
★He said that others had to come to India for it.
★He named the numerals, the Panchatantra and chess as India's gifts.
★He set out such ideas in his work the Nuh Sipihr.
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