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Which ruler did Rudaki serve under?

  • Nasr II

  • Shah Abbas

  • Khosrow I

  • Ahmad Samani

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Nasr II, the ruler of the Samanid Empire, was the patron of the renowned Persian poet Rudaki. During Nasr II's reign, Bukhara, the capital of the empire, became a flourishing cultural center, attracting scholars, poets, and artists from across the region. Rudaki's exceptional talent and eloquence earned him the title of "Father of Persian Poetry," and his works greatly influenced the development of Persian literature.
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