GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Firdousi. Firdousi was the court poet of Mahmud Ghazni. The full name of Firdousi was Abu l-Qasim FirdousiTusi. He is the author of the long epic poem, Shahnama is the work of him alone.

Detailed explanation-2: -After Khusrau’s grandfather’s death, Khusrau joined the army of Malik Chajju, a nephew of the reigning Sultan, Ghiyas ud-Din Balban. This brought his poetry to the attention of the Assembly of the Royal Court where he was honoured.

Detailed explanation-3: -Firdausi was the author of Shahnama. It is a long epic poem and one of the most notable Arabic literary works.