What is the approximate number of verses in Shahnameh?
25,000
30,000
50,000
100,000
Answer
With approximately 50,000 verses, the Shahnameh is one of the world's longest epic poems. Composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi over several decades in the 10th century, it is a literary masterpiece that retells the mythical and historical past of Iran, celebrating its culture, and preserving its rich traditions
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