Who invited Murasaki Shikibu to serve at the Imperial court?
Emperor Ichijo
Empress Shoshi
Fujiwara no Michinaga
Minamoto no Yoritomo
Answer
Fujiwara no Michinaga invited Murasaki Shikibu to serve as a lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court, likely due to her reputation as a writer. This opportunity allowed her to observe and document the intricacies of court life, which she incorporated into her works.
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