What does "Shahnameh" translate to in English?
Book of Kings
Book of Poems
King's Diaries
Royal Songs
Answer
"Shahnameh", meaning "Book of Kings", is an epic poem by the Persian poet Ferdowsi, composed in the 10th century. It is the national epic of Iran and is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature. The Shahnameh is a collection of stories and legends about the history of Iran, from the creation of the world to the fall of the Sassanid Empire.
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