Which Persian empire does Shahnameh primarily reflect upon?
Achaemenian
Safavid
Qajar
Pahlavi
Answer
The Shahnameh, a magnum opus of Persian literature, primarily reflects upon the Achaemenian Empire, the first Persian empire that spanned from the 6th to the 4th century BCE. This empire, founded by Cyrus the Great, left a profound impact on the region and beyond, shaping the cultural, political, and social landscape of the ancient world.
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